Serif Flared Hakur 11 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Naveid' by NamelaType, 'Core Sans N SC' by S-Core, and 'MarkusLow' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, confident, sporty, retro, editorial, punchy, display impact, brand voice, italic energy, retro emphasis, flared, bracketed, calligraphic, ink-trap-like, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with pronounced flared terminals and braced serifs that give strokes a tapered, carved feel. Curves are full and rounded while joins stay crisp, creating a rhythmic pattern of thickened stems and tight counters. The italic construction reads energetic rather than delicate, with a strong forward motion and slightly condensed internal spaces in letters like a, e, s, and g. Numerals and capitals feel sturdy and display-oriented, with clear stroke modulation and a consistent, sculpted edge at the ends of strokes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and prominent typographic moments where its weight and flare can carry the layout. It can work well in branding and packaging that wants a confident, retro-leaning voice, and it also fits sports or entertainment graphics that benefit from speed and emphasis. For longer passages, it will generally perform better in short blocks, pull quotes, or large-size editorial display.
The overall tone is assertive and high-impact, mixing a vintage editorial flavor with a sporty, headline-ready punch. Its forward slant and flaring endings add momentum and drama, making text feel active and attention-grabbing rather than quiet or bookish.
The letterforms appear intended to deliver maximum impact with a distinctive, flared-serif signature, combining italic momentum with a sculpted, high-contrast feel that stays robust at display sizes. The design prioritizes strong silhouettes and energetic rhythm for attention-driven typography.
The design’s flared endings and bracketed serifs create a distinctly chiseled silhouette, helping large sizes look bold without relying on perfectly blunt terminals. Counters remain readable but relatively tight at this weight, so the face benefits from generous tracking and comfortable line spacing when used in longer settings.