Serif Flared Pose 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Plasto' by Eko Bimantara, 'EquipExtended' by Hoftype, 'Fraset' by Maulana Creative, 'Modica' and 'Morandi' by Monotype, 'Fact' by ParaType, and 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, confident, retro, friendly, sturdy, playful, impact, personality, display, approachability, retro flavor, flared terminals, soft corners, ink-trap feel, rounded joins, chunky serifs.
A heavy, broad serif with pronounced flared terminals and softly sculpted, wedge-like serifs that widen from the stems. Curves are generously rounded and counters are open, giving letters a chunky, high-impact silhouette without sharp contrast. The rhythm is expansive, with wide bowls and strong horizontal presence; joins and terminals often show small notches or tapering that add a slightly carved, ink-trap-like character. Overall spacing feels built for large sizes, with compact internal details that stay clear in bold settings.
Best suited to display applications where impact and character matter: headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for short blocks of copy such as pull quotes or campaign lines when generous size and spacing are available, where its sculpted terminals and broad shapes remain clear.
The tone is bold and good-humored, blending a retro poster sensibility with an approachable, contemporary friendliness. Its flared endings and rounded massing suggest warmth and personality while still reading as solid and authoritative. The result feels energetic and attention-grabbing rather than formal or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver strong visibility and personality through flared serif endings and wide, rounded forms, creating a distinctive display texture. It aims for a balance of assertiveness and warmth—eye-catching at a distance while still readable and inviting up close.
Uppercase forms look especially headline-oriented, with broad rounds (C, O, Q) and sturdy, simplified construction. Lowercase maintains the same weighty presence, with compact apertures and distinctive terminals that keep texture lively across words. Numerals are similarly robust and display-ready, matching the overall blocky, sculpted feel.