Serif Flared Syho 12 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra, 'Branden' and 'Branden Rounded' by Craft Supply Co, 'DynaGrotesk' by Storm Type Foundry, and 'Clobber Grotesk' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, classic, confident, bookish, warm, authority, readability, heritage, display impact, editorial voice, flared, bracketed, calligraphic, ink-trap feel, soft terminals.
A robust serif with flared, tapering stroke endings and subtly bracketed serifs that create a carved, calligraphic feel. Strokes show gentle modulation, with thick verticals and slightly lighter joins, while many terminals finish in rounded or softly pointed wedges. The uppercase forms are broad and stable, with open counters and a steady rhythm; diagonals (V, W, X, Y) feel heavy and well-supported. Lowercase keeps a compact, workmanlike structure with rounded bowls and a single-storey “g”; details like the hooked “f” and the short, sturdy “t” reinforce the flared, inked character. Numerals are similarly weighty and readable, with curved figures and pronounced terminal shaping.
Well suited for headlines, subheads, and display use where the flared details can be appreciated, as well as short-to-medium editorial text that benefits from its strong rhythm and clear serifs. It can support branding and packaging that aims for a classic, established, or literary tone.
The overall tone is traditional yet forceful—evoking editorial typography, book jackets, and institutional gravitas without feeling overly delicate. Its flared strokes add warmth and a slightly hand-worked impression, lending a confident, established voice suited to serious or heritage-leaning design.
The design appears aimed at delivering a bold, authoritative serif voice with flared, calligraphic terminals—balancing traditional letterform structure with a more sculpted, inked finish for impact in both editorial and display settings.
In text, the strong serifs and wide proportions produce a dark, authoritative color and clear word shapes, while the flaring at stroke ends adds texture at larger sizes. Round letters (O, C, e) feel full and generous, and the font maintains a consistent, sturdy presence across capitals, lowercase, and figures.