Serif Flared Hanuf 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kogah' by Differentialtype, 'Orgon Plan' by Hoftype, 'Gosent' by NamelaType, 'Ponta Text' by Outras Fontes, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Point Panther' by Sarid Ezra, and 'URW Grotesk' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, sporty, retro, punchy, confident, dynamic, impact, motion, vintage flavor, display clarity, brand presence, flared, bracketed, compact, ink-trap-like, high-impact.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with flared stroke endings and softly bracketed terminals that create a carved, wedge-like feel. Counters are generally tight and forms are compact, giving the letters a dense, high-impact silhouette despite the broad set width. Curves are robust and slightly squared-off in places, while joins and interior corners show small notch-like cut-ins that read as ink-trap-inspired shaping. The rhythm is energetic and slightly uneven in a deliberate way, with strong diagonals and sturdy verticals providing a stable backbone.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short-form display settings where its heavy, flared shapes can read as a single strong graphic statement. It works well for sports branding, energetic campaigns, packaging, and bold logotypes that need a vintage-leaning voice. For longer passages, it will perform best in large sizes with added spacing to preserve clarity.
The tone is bold and energetic, with a distinctly retro, display-first attitude. Its forward slant and chunky flared terminals suggest motion and confidence, evoking sports lettering and mid-century advertising. The overall impression is loud, friendly, and attention-grabbing rather than refined or text-oriented.
This design appears aimed at delivering a high-impact italic display serif with a sporty, retro flavor. The flared terminals and notch-like interior shaping suggest an intention to keep bold forms lively and prevent counters from collapsing, while the compact, chunky construction prioritizes punch and memorability.
In the sample text, the weight and tight counters create a dark texture that benefits from generous tracking and size. The numerals match the letterforms’ heft and slant, maintaining a cohesive, poster-like presence. The combination of flare and small interior notches helps keep shapes from closing up, but dense areas can still feel compact at smaller sizes.