Serif Flared Afnu 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book titles, branding, packaging, gothic, dramatic, ceremonial, vintage, blackletter-adjacent, historic flavor, display impact, crafted feel, authority, angular, flared, tapered, wedge serif, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced flaring at stroke terminals and sharp, wedge-like serifs. Stems often widen into pointed feet and spurs, while joins and curves show a carved, calligraphic modulation rather than geometric smoothness. The proportions are compact with assertive capitals and slightly irregular, hand-driven rhythm across letters; counters tend to be tight and openings are sometimes pinched, reinforcing a dense texture in words. Numerals follow the same flared, tapered logic, with angled entry/exit strokes and a distinctly drawn, non-mechanical feel.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, book or film titles, and brand marks where a historic or formal mood is desired. It can also work for packaging and labels that benefit from a traditional, crafted presence, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is dramatic and ceremonial, evoking medieval or gothic signage without fully committing to traditional blackletter construction. Its sharp terminals and chiseled contrast suggest authority and tradition, with a slightly theatrical, storybook edge.
The design appears intended to merge classic serif structure with flared, calligraphic terminals to achieve a carved, historic impression. It prioritizes distinctive silhouettes and strong texture for impactful display typography.
The face shows noticeable stroke-direction cues (angled tops, hooked or beaked terminals, and strong spurs) that create lively word shapes. Spacing appears designed for display: the dark color and tight inner spaces can build a heavy texture in long passages, while larger sizes showcase the crisp flares and internal shapes more clearly.