Serif Flared Opze 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Clearface Gothic' by Linotype, 'Ponta Text' by Outras Fontes, 'Clearface Gothic SB' and 'Clearface Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Clear Gothic Serial' and 'Cleargothic Pro' by SoftMaker, 'TS Clear Gothic' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Clearface Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, retro, playful, punchy, folksy, warm, display impact, retro tone, friendly warmth, brand distinctiveness, flared, soft serif, rounded joins, high ink-trap feel, compact spacing.
This is a heavy, soft-serif display face with pronounced flared terminals and subtly tapered strokes that swell into the ends. The letterforms are compact and dense, with a tall x-height and relatively short ascenders, giving lowercase text a sturdy, blocky rhythm. Curves are generously rounded, counters are tight, and joins often show a slightly pinched, ink-trap-like shaping that adds bite to the silhouettes at large sizes. Serifs and terminals feel bracketed and sculpted rather than sharp, producing an overall chiseled-yet-friendly texture across both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines and short text where its heavy color and flared detailing can be appreciated—such as posters, storefront/signage, product packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also work for punchy subheads or pull quotes, especially where a retro or playful tone is desired.
The font reads as bold, upbeat, and distinctly retro, balancing chunky mass with lively, hand-tooled quirks. Its flared endings and bouncy proportions give it a friendly showcard energy that feels inviting and a little mischievous rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, nostalgic voice, using flared terminals and compact, high-x-height proportions to stay readable while feeling distinctive. Its sculpted joins and softened serif treatment suggest a display-oriented aesthetic meant to stand out in branding and promotional settings.
Uppercase forms have a broad, poster-like presence, while the lowercase maintains strong legibility through the large x-height and clear word shapes. Numerals are weighty and slightly idiosyncratic, matching the letterforms’ flared finishing and contributing to an overall display-forward personality.