Serif Flared Guty 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Linotype Gothic' and 'Praxis Next' by Linotype, 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign, and 'Alber New' and 'Hedley New' by moretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, display logos, sporty, dynamic, retro, confident, punchy, impact, motion, heritage modernized, branding strength, display clarity, flared terminals, wedge serifs, rounded curves, tight apertures, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with distinctly flared stroke endings and wedge-like serifs that read as integrated terminals rather than crisp brackets. Strokes stay mostly even in thickness, with broad, rounded curves and compact apertures that give the letters a sturdy, carved silhouette. The uppercase feels wide and assertive with smooth bowls and angled joins, while the lowercase is compact and energetic, featuring single-storey forms and strong entry/exit strokes. Numerals are full-bodied and rounded, matching the font’s muscular rhythm and forward slant.
Best suited to display sizes where its dense shapes and flared details can project personality—headlines, posters, sports and apparel branding, and bold packaging copy. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes, but its tight apertures and heavy forms make it less ideal for long, small-size text.
The overall tone is energetic and forceful, with a classic, slightly retro athletic flavor. Its slanted posture and chunky flares communicate speed and confidence, making it feel bold and attention-driven rather than delicate or bookish.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif cues with a modern, high-impact italic stance, using flared terminals to add character and momentum. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and fast visual rhythm for branding and display contexts.
Spacing and counters appear intentionally tight for impact, producing dense word shapes in setting. The flared terminals and wedge feet add a subtle engraved or sign-painted impression, especially noticeable in diagonals and curved letters.