Serif Flared Habih 1 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arpona' and 'Arpona Sans' by Floodfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports identity, athletic, retro, confident, dynamic, editorial, impact, motion, distinctiveness, vintage tone, flared, bracketed, tapered, oblique, compact joints.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with pronounced flaring at stroke terminals and softly bracketed joins. Stems taper and swell subtly, creating a lively rhythm and a carved, wedge-like finish rather than flat slab endings. Counters are relatively open for the weight, with rounded curves on C/O/S contrasted by crisp, angled cuts on diagonals and terminals. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, a compact, arched n/m, and a sturdy, slightly top-heavy s; numerals are bold with simple, low-detail shapes and an oval 0.
Well-suited to headlines and short display lines where strong texture and forward motion are desirable. It can work effectively for branding and packaging that aims for a bold, vintage-sport or editorial voice, and for logos or wordmarks that benefit from distinctive flared terminals and an italic stance.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a sporty, retro-leaning flavor. The forward slant and flared terminals add motion and a hint of classic display typography, making it feel confident, punchy, and attention-grabbing.
The letterforms appear designed to combine high-impact weight with a more refined, traditional serif vocabulary through flared endings and bracketed transitions. The goal seems to be a dynamic display serif that stays legible while projecting speed, confidence, and a slightly nostalgic character.
The design reads best at larger sizes where the flare and bracketing are clearly visible; at smaller sizes the dense color and angled terminals can merge, so generous tracking and line spacing help. The italic construction is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, keeping a unified forward momentum.