Serif Flared Hagub 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Barmeno' and 'Formata' by Berthold, 'Fathom' by Device, 'Fact' and 'Titla' by ParaType, 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, 'Mally' by Sea Types, and 'Robusta' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, editorial, sports, classic, confident, sporty, vintage, display impact, heritage tone, dynamic emphasis, teardrop terminals, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, sheared axis, high-ink presence.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with rounded, flared stroke endings and pronounced bracketed serifs that soften the overall silhouette. Strokes are full and sculpted, with gentle contrast and a subtly sheared, energetic rhythm that reads more like a display italic than a text italic. Counters are compact but open enough to stay legible at larger sizes, while curves and joins show a slightly calligraphic shaping. Figures are bold and rounded, matching the letterforms’ chunky, ink-rich presence.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and short blocks where its weight and italic momentum can work as a focal point. It performs well in branding, packaging, and editorial display contexts that want a classic, assertive voice, and it can also fit sports or collegiate-style applications where bold, slanted serif typography is desirable.
The face conveys a confident, traditional tone with a lively, athletic slant. Its flared endings and sturdy forms suggest heritage and authority, while the italic posture adds motion and punch for attention-grabbing settings.
Likely designed to deliver a strong display serif with energetic forward slant and softened, flared finishing strokes, balancing tradition with impact. The consistent heavy weight and sculpted terminals prioritize presence and recognizability in large-size typography.
Uppercase forms feel monumental and poster-ready, while lowercase retains a strong, consistent texture with noticeable teardrop and ball-like terminals in places. The overall color on the page is dark and even, producing a bold headline texture that remains orderly rather than distressed or playful.