Serif Flared Pyhy 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clearface Gothic' by Linotype, 'Monotype Clearface Gothic' and 'Ocean Sans' by Monotype, 'Nat Grotesk' by ParaType, 'Clearface Gothic SB' and 'Clearface Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Cleargothic Pro' by SoftMaker, and 'Clearface Gothic' and 'LP Cervo' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, assertive, heritage, sturdy, formal, impact, authority, readability, classic tone, warmth, bracketed, flared ends, compact, high color, crisp.
A heavy, high-color serif with subtly flared stroke endings and bracketed serifs that feel carved rather than mechanically squared. The design keeps proportions fairly compact with sturdy verticals, rounded bowls, and a consistent, even rhythm across the alphabet. Curves are broad and smooth, counters are moderately open, and joins stay clean, giving the face a solid, cohesive texture in text. Numerals and capitals read strongly, with clear silhouettes and confident weight distribution.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and short-form editorial typography where its weight and sculpted serif detail can add impact. It also works well for branding and packaging that call for a classic, trustworthy voice, and for poster typography where strong forms must hold up at distance.
The overall tone is authoritative and traditional, with an old-style seriousness that still feels punchy and contemporary in its boldness. It conveys gravitas and reliability, leaning toward classic print culture—newspapers, book typography, and institutional communications—without becoming delicate or mannered.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, traditional serif voice with added warmth through flared stroke endings, balancing historical cues with strong, modern readability. The emphasis appears to be on producing a confident texture and clear letterforms that remain distinctive in prominent sizes.
The lowercase shows a robust, workmanlike build with rounded forms and firm terminals, maintaining legibility at display sizes while producing a dense, emphatic text color. The flared finishing on stems and the gently sculpted serifs create a subtle calligraphic warmth that softens the otherwise strong, blocky presence.