Serif Flared Poba 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'Altersan' by Eko Bimantara, and 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, confident, friendly, retro, loud, sturdy, impact, display, distinctiveness, retro flavor, brand voice, flared, chunky, blunt, softened, compact.
A heavy, compact serif with broad, low-contrast strokes and clearly flared terminals that widen into wedge-like endings rather than crisp hairline serifs. Counters are relatively tight and the joins are full, giving letters a dense, blocky silhouette. Curves are smooth and rounded while verticals and horizontals finish with short, angled flares that create a subtle carved feel. The lowercase is sturdy with a single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a wide, weighty t; numerals match the same thick, flared construction for consistent color in text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and identity work where a bold, characterful serif is needed to hold attention. It can also work for short blocks of copy, pull quotes, and signage when ample size and breathing room are provided.
The overall tone is bold and self-assured, with a friendly, approachable warmth from its rounded curves and chunky proportions. Its flared endings and compact rhythm evoke a retro, poster-like sensibility—energetic and a bit playful—without feeling delicate or refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a distinctive flared-serif voice—combining a solid, readable skeleton with expressive wedge terminals for a memorable display personality.
In text, the dense stroke mass creates strong typographic color and a punchy presence, especially at display sizes. The flared terminals add character and motion at word level, while the tight counters and compact spacing can make long passages feel heavy if set too small or too tight.