Serif Flared Nedap 9 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, branding, posters, dramatic, elegant, confident, stylish, display impact, luxury tone, editorial character, brand distinctiveness, calligraphic refinement, flared terminals, calligraphic, sculpted, bracketed serifs, tapered joins.
A high-contrast serif with sculpted, flaring stroke endings and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The letterforms show a lively, calligraphic logic: verticals carry substantial weight while hairlines narrow sharply, and many strokes taper into pointed or softly bracketed terminals. Serifs are crisp and wedge-like rather than blocky, with subtle curvature where strokes meet, giving the outlines a carved, dynamic feel. Proportions lean generous and open, with sturdy bowls and strong diagonals that maintain clarity at display sizes.
Best suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, title treatments, brand marks, and premium packaging where the high contrast and flared terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for short passages at larger sizes, especially in sophisticated editorial layouts with ample spacing.
The overall tone is dramatic and fashion-forward, mixing refinement with a slightly theatrical edge. Its sharp hairlines and flared details suggest luxury and craft, while the bold massing keeps it assertive and headline-ready.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined display serif that feels both classic and contemporary, using flared terminals and strong contrast to create a distinctive, high-impact texture. It prioritizes personality and visual rhythm for prominent typographic moments rather than neutral, utilitarian text setting.
The lowercase shows energetic, asymmetric detailing in letters like a, g, k, and y, reinforcing a hand-influenced rhythm. Numerals appear similarly high-contrast, with elegant curves and fine finishing strokes that match the serif vocabulary of the letters.