Serif Flared Pesa 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Neoland' by Edignwn Type, 'Evert Greek' and 'Evert Latin' by Foundry5, and 'Scatio' by Wahyu and Sani Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, magazine covers, confident, retro, friendly, punchy, editorial, impact, warmth, nostalgia, readability, rounded, soft, chunky, bracketed, compact.
A heavy display serif with broad proportions, large counters, and a consistently sturdy, low‑contrast stroke. Serifs are short and strongly bracketed with flared, wedge-like terminals that give strokes a carved, ink-trap-free solidity. Curves are generously rounded (notably in C, G, O, S, and the bowls of a, b, d, p), while joins and diagonals stay blunt and stable, producing an even, blocky rhythm. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g with a substantial, compact feel; numerals are wide and rounded with prominent interior spaces.
Best suited for headlines, splashy subheads, poster typography, and brand marks where immediate impact is needed. It can work well on packaging and editorial covers, and as a strong typographic accent paired with a lighter companion for longer reading.
The overall tone is bold and declarative, balancing a classic, print-forward authority with a warm, approachable softness. Its chunky shapes and rounded detailing suggest mid-century editorial and poster typography, giving headlines an upbeat, confident presence rather than a formal or delicate one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a classic serif voice, using flared, bracketed terminals and rounded forms to stay friendly and legible at display sizes. It prioritizes bold silhouette, open counters, and a stable rhythm for attention-grabbing typography.
In text settings the dense weight and short serifs create strong word silhouettes and high impact, especially at larger sizes. The spacing appears generous enough to keep counters open, but the strong massing can darken quickly in long passages, reinforcing its role as a display face.