Serif Flared Higab 13 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arpona' and 'Arpona Sans' by Floodfonts and 'Nuno' by Type.p (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, confident, expressive, vintage, sporty, impact, motion, heritage, emphasis, personality, flared, calligraphic, bracketed, dynamic, wedge-like.
A forceful italic serif with broad proportions and a strong rightward slant. Strokes show calligraphic modulation, with tapered joins and flared, wedge-like terminals that read as soft serifs rather than slabs. Curves are full and open, counters are generous, and the overall rhythm is energetic with slight stroke irregularity that feels drawn rather than purely geometric. Uppercase forms are sturdy and compact, while lowercase shows more movement and distinctive shaping, especially in the diagonals and rounded letters.
Best suited to headlines, short paragraphs, and prominent typographic moments where its slant and flared terminals can carry personality—such as posters, packaging, branding wordmarks, and editorial display typography. It can also work for pull quotes and subheads when you want emphasis and motion, especially at moderate to large sizes.
The tone is assertive and lively, combining a vintage, print-era swagger with modern punch. It feels sporty and promotional without becoming novelty, projecting momentum and confidence in headings and emphatic messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, forward-leaning display voice rooted in serif tradition, using flared terminals and calligraphic contrast to create energy and presence. It prioritizes impact and character over neutrality, aiming for memorable, high-contrast typographic color in layouts.
The italic angle is pronounced and consistent across letters and numerals, giving text a forward-driving texture. Numerals appear heavy and display-oriented, matching the letterforms’ wide stance and flared finishing. The sample text suggests the design holds together well at large sizes where the terminal shaping and modulation become a key part of the personality.