Serif Flared Nomat 9 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, branding, packaging, refined, fashion, classic, dramatic, luxury tone, display impact, editorial voice, classic revival, bracketed, tapered, sharp, crisp, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines and robust main strokes, set on a relatively wide, open stance. Serifs are sharply cut and often slightly flared, with smooth bracketed joins that help transitions read cleanly at display sizes. Curves are taut and polished, with tight apertures and neatly finished terminals that give the letterforms a sculpted, print-like presence. Numerals and capitals feel stately and structured, while the lowercase shows compact, controlled shapes with a steady rhythm and consistent vertical stress.
This style is well suited to headlines, deck copy, magazine and newspaper display, and brand identities that need a sophisticated serif with punch. It can also work for packaging and poster typography where the sharp contrast and sculpted serifs are allowed to show at larger sizes.
The overall tone is refined and editorial, balancing luxury-like sharpness with a classical, bookish authority. Its dramatic contrast and poised detailing suggest fashion, culture, and premium publishing rather than utilitarian interfaces.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-end take on a classic serif—prioritizing elegance, strong vertical emphasis, and striking contrast for impactful display typography while retaining enough structure for composed text settings.
Spacing in the sample text reads confident and slightly generous, supporting large headings and short passages with a strong typographic voice. The design’s flaring and pointed finishing details add energy to otherwise traditional proportions, keeping the texture lively without becoming ornamental.