Serif Flared Tyma 10 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, 'Madani' and 'Madani Arabic' by NamelaType, 'Kentledge' by Namogo, 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType, and 'Hartwell' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, storybook, retro, warm, rustic, folksy, distinctive texture, vintage appeal, friendly display, readable character, flared terminals, soft serifs, broad curves, sturdy, display.
A sturdy serif with flared stroke endings and softly sculpted, wedge-like terminals that read as serifed without looking slabby. Strokes are broadly even with gentle modulation, and counters are generous, giving letters a rounded, open feel. The uppercase forms are compact and weighty with slightly flattened curves in places, while the lowercase shows friendly, bulbous shapes and clear differentiation between characters. Overall spacing and rhythm feel steady and readable, with distinctive, slightly irregular terminal shaping that adds personality in text.
Best suited to display sizes where the flared terminals and chunky shapes can carry personality—headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, and identity work. It can also work for short-to-medium passages where a warm, vintage-leaning texture is desired, especially in editorial pull quotes or section openers.
The tone is warm and approachable, with a lightly old-world, handcrafted flavor. Its flared ends and chunky silhouettes evoke vintage print, signage, and storybook typography—confident and friendly rather than formal.
The design appears intended to blend solid readability with a distinctive flared-serif signature, creating a strong, personable texture that stands out in branding and display settings. It aims for a vintage-inspired voice while keeping letterforms open and uncomplicated.
Numerals follow the same robust, flared logic and look well-suited to headings, with clear silhouettes and rounded bowls. The design’s character comes mainly from its terminal treatment and slightly softened geometry, which helps it feel expressive without becoming decorative to the point of novelty.