Serif Flared Ogko 9 is a very bold, very wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, dramatic, retro, swagger, theatrical, sporty, attention grabbing, retro display, dynamic emphasis, brand personality, calligraphic, swashy, brash, dynamic, angular.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with pronounced contrast and a lively, calligraphic skeleton. Strokes show sharp, wedge-like terminals that flare into pointed serifs, giving letters a carved, blade-cut feel rather than a neutral book texture. Counters are compact and openings are often pinched, while diagonals and curves are exaggerated to keep the rhythm energetic across the line. Overall spacing and widths feel intentionally uneven and display-oriented, with bold silhouettes and crisp edges dominating at larger sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, title treatments, logos, and packaging where the sharp flared details can read clearly. It can also work for energetic branding themes—especially retro, athletic, or entertainment contexts—while extended paragraphs may feel dense due to the compact counters and strong contrast.
The font projects a loud, confident tone with a vintage show-card sensibility. Its slanted stance, sharp terminals, and thick-thin swing create a sense of motion and performance, reading as bold, attention-seeking, and slightly mischievous rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum display punch through bold massing, sharp flared terminals, and a pronounced italic flow. It prioritizes personality and motion over neutrality, aiming for a distinctive, headline-first voice that remains consistent across letters and figures.
Uppercase forms lean into angularity and pointed joins, while the lowercase includes distinct descenders and compact bowls that emphasize the forward motion. Numerals are similarly stylized, maintaining the same sharp, flared finishing and high-impact shapes, which helps the set feel cohesive in headlines and short bursts of text.