Serif Flared Harid 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice, 'Mikado' by HVD Fonts, 'Marcher' by Horizon Type, 'PTL Attention' by Primetype, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, merchandise, playful, retro, folksy, chunky, friendly, attention grabbing, retro flavor, handmade feel, friendly tone, display focus, rounded, soft corners, bouncy, irregular rhythm, high impact.
A heavy, compact display face with rounded forms and flared, wedge-like terminals that read as soft serifs at many stroke ends. Strokes are thick with modest contrast, and the outlines show a lightly irregular, hand-cut feel that creates a lively rhythm across words. Counters are generally generous for the weight, and curves are broad and cushioned, keeping letters open despite the boldness. Overall spacing and proportions favor short, sturdy shapes, with a slightly uneven texture that becomes more apparent in longer text.
Best suited to display settings where bold, personable letterforms are an advantage: posters, product packaging, logo wordmarks, event flyers, and short headline lines. It can work for brief pull quotes or social graphics, but its lively texture and weight make it less appropriate for long-form reading at small sizes.
The tone is warm, quirky, and attention-seeking, evoking a retro sign-painting or poster sensibility. Its chunky silhouettes and playful terminal shapes give it a friendly, informal voice suited to spirited, characterful messaging rather than neutral typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a hand-made, retro character—using thick strokes, rounded geometry, and flared terminals to create a distinctive, friendly display voice that stands out in titles and branding.
In the sample text the dense weight produces strong color and a slightly jittery texture, especially around narrow joins and tight apertures. Numerals and capitals feel poster-like and emphatic, while the lowercase maintains a casual, approachable presence.