Serif Flared Sohu 11 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, packaging, posters, classic, authoritative, warm, bookish, authority, heritage, readability, distinctiveness, flared, bracketed, beaked, softened, robust.
This typeface is a sturdy serif with gently flared, bracketed terminals and a largely even stroke color. Curves are broad and controlled, with subtly tapered stroke endings that create a chiseled, slightly calligraphic finish rather than blunt cuts. The uppercase feels compact and solid, while the lowercase shows rounded bowls, a two-storey a, a single-storey g, and a pronounced descender on q. Numerals are heavy and legible, with rounded forms (notably 0, 8, 9) and compact, slightly angled construction on 1 and 7 that matches the serifed rhythm.
It performs best in headlines, subheads, and short paragraphs where its strong serif presence and warm texture can carry a page. It’s well suited to editorial design, heritage-leaning branding, packaging, and display settings that want classic authority with a subtly handcrafted edge.
Overall the tone reads traditional and trustworthy, with a warm, slightly old-style sensibility. The flared terminals add a hint of crafted personality, giving it an editorial seriousness without feeling overly formal or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a durable, traditional reading voice with added character from flared, tapered terminals. It prioritizes a confident, high-ink presence and consistent texture, aiming for a timeless look that remains distinctive at display sizes.
Spacing and shapes produce a dense, confident texture in text, with clear word silhouettes and steady horizontal rhythm. The beak-like endings on some strokes (seen in letters like C, S, and e) contribute to a distinctive, slightly carved look that remains consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures.