Serif Flared Moda 6 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Apud', 'Mafra Deck Condensed', and 'Mafra Headline Condensed' by Monotype and 'Antonia' by Typejockeys (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, classic, authoritative, dramatic, literary, display impact, classic voice, editorial presence, dramatic contrast, brand authority, bracketed, tapered, sculpted, crisp, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with sculpted, flaring stroke endings and sharply tapered terminals. Serifs are bracketed and wedge-like, giving stems a carved, swelling-to-point rhythm rather than flat slab finishes. Counters are relatively tight in places and the joins feel slightly calligraphic, with crisp transitions between thick verticals and thinner hairlines. Lowercase forms show a tall x-height and robust bowls, while caps are broad-shouldered and emphatic, producing a strong vertical color on the line.
This face suits headlines, magazine titles, and other editorial display settings where strong contrast and sculpted serifs can carry a page. It can also work for branding and packaging that want a classic, authoritative tone with extra bite. For longer text, it will typically perform best at larger sizes with comfortable spacing to keep counters open.
The overall tone is assertive and refined, with a classic bookish flavor and a hint of theatrical drama. Its sharp terminals and high contrast add formality and seriousness, while the flared shaping keeps it expressive and less mechanical than a modern serif.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with heightened contrast and flared, wedge-like finishing—prioritizing impact, elegance, and a distinctive silhouette in display and editorial contexts.
In text, the heavy weight and tight internal spaces create dense, impactful paragraphs, making the face feel best when allowed generous size or leading. Numerals share the same high-contrast, sculpted construction, with particularly striking curves and pointed terminals that read as display-oriented.