Serif Flared Hakib 11 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Murs Gothic' by Kobuzan, 'Plantago' by Schriftlabor, 'Newbery Sans Pro' by Sudtipos, and 'Rehn Condensed' by moretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports graphics, retro, sporty, confident, punchy, playful, display impact, retro flair, dynamic motion, brand voice, flared, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap-like, high-lean.
A very heavy, right-leaning serif with flared stroke endings and softly bracketed terminals that swell into teardrop- and wedge-like shapes. The letterforms have broad curves, compact internal counters, and a subtly uneven, variable-feeling rhythm where strokes thicken into terminals and thin slightly through joins. Serifs read as integrated flares rather than sharp slabs, with rounded corners and occasional notch-like joints that add a lively, cut-in texture. Numerals and capitals are wide, sturdy, and display-oriented, while the overall texture stays dark and continuous across lines.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and brand marks where a dark, energetic italic can carry the design. It also fits packaging, event promotion, and sports or entertainment graphics that benefit from motion and impact. For longer passages, larger sizes and generous spacing will help preserve clarity in the tighter counters.
The tone is bold and extroverted, with a retro, sign-painting energy and a sporty headline punch. Its sweeping italic motion and swelling terminals give it a friendly bravado—more fun and charismatic than formal. The heavy silhouette creates a confident, attention-grabbing voice suited to expressive branding.
The design appears intended to merge classic serif structure with a dynamic italic stance and flared, decorative terminals, producing a high-impact display face that feels vintage-influenced yet broadly usable. Emphasis is placed on strong silhouettes, rhythmic swelling at stroke ends, and a cohesive, punchy page color.
The italic slant is pronounced, and the flared terminals create strong entry/exit strokes that can visually connect across words at larger sizes. Tight counters and dense color suggest better performance in short-to-medium text runs, while the distinctive terminal shapes become a key stylistic feature in display settings.