Serif Flared Opbu 14 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, editorial display, playful, retro, friendly, punchy, whimsical, display impact, retro charm, brand character, expressive serif, flared terminals, soft curves, angular joins, ball terminals, compact counters.
A heavy display serif with flared, wedge-like terminals that broaden at stroke endings, giving the letterforms a carved, chiseled feel without slabby blocks. The design mixes sturdy vertical stems with swelling curves and occasional sharp joins, creating an energetic rhythm and noticeable internal shaping in counters and bowls. Uppercase forms are compact and muscular, while the lowercase introduces more idiosyncratic shapes and soft, rounded modulation; round letters show pronounced inner cutouts and angled stress. Numerals are similarly bold and rounded, with distinctive interior apertures and assertive top/bottom finishes that read strongly at display sizes.
Best suited for large-size applications such as headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and punchy editorial display where its flared terminals and bold silhouettes can be appreciated. It can also work for short callouts and signage where a playful, retro-leaning personality is desired.
The overall tone is lively and upbeat, leaning toward a retro, poster-like sensibility. Its exaggerated terminals and bouncy curves feel friendly and slightly mischievous, projecting confidence without formality.
The design appears intended as a characterful display serif that combines classic serif cues with exaggerated flaring and sculpted interior shapes to maximize impact. It prioritizes distinctive silhouettes and a lively rhythm for attention-grabbing typography rather than quiet text setting.
The face maintains strong consistency in stroke weight while relying on terminal flare and inner contouring to create contrast and texture. The silhouette is highly distinctive—especially in round letters and diagonals—so the font tends to attract attention and create a strong typographic voice.