Serif Flared Guny 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Jarvis' by Alan Smithee Studio, 'Dikta Neue' by Atasi Studio, 'Equip' and 'Galvani' by Hoftype, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Modesto Text' by Parkinson, 'Meutas' by Trustha, and 'Scatio' by Wahyu and Sani Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, assertive, sporty, retro, editorial, energetic, impact, motion, display, retro flavor, brand voice, flared, wedge serif, ink-trap feel, bracketed, calligraphic.
A heavy, right-leaning italic with flared, wedge-like terminals that broaden at stroke ends and give the outlines a carved, dynamic look. Strokes are compact and muscular with moderate modulation, producing crisp joints and a taut rhythm in all-caps and mixed-case settings. The lowercase shows rounded, single-storey forms (notably a and g) with tightly controlled apertures, while diagonals and arms finish in sharp, angular points. Numerals are sturdy and compact, matching the strong italic slant and terminal flare.
Best suited to display roles where impact matters: headlines, subheads, posters, and brand marks that benefit from speed and punch. It also works well for packaging or promotional graphics that want a retro-energized, editorial feel. In longer passages it can create a dense, emphatic texture, especially at generous sizes and spacing.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, with a sporty, headline-driven energy. Its flared terminals and condensed, punchy rhythm evoke vintage editorial and mid-century display typography, leaning confident rather than delicate. The italic angle adds urgency and forward motion, making text feel active and emphatic.
The letterforms appear designed to merge traditional serif cues with a more aggressive, modern display presence. Flared terminals and a strong italic slant emphasize motion and impact, suggesting an intention to perform in attention-grabbing settings while staying recognizably serifed.
The design maintains a consistent slant and terminal language across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, giving it a cohesive voice in continuous text. Pointed joins and tight counters increase visual intensity, and the flared endings create a subtle ‘chiseled’ texture at larger sizes.