Serif Flared Opwy 13 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, packaging, branding, retro, assertive, bookish, editorial, hearty, impact, heritage, readability, editorial tone, display character, bracketed, flared, rounded, ink-trap free, soft terminals.
A very heavy serif with prominent, flared stroke endings and softly bracketed joins that create a carved, sculptural silhouette. Counters are relatively compact and the curves are full and rounded, giving letters a weighty, cushioned feel. The capitals are broad and stable with strong verticals, while the lowercase shows sturdy, slightly condensed interior spaces and pronounced foot/entry forms that read clearly at display sizes. Stroke modulation is present but restrained, with emphasis coming more from mass and flare than from high-contrast hairlines.
Best suited to headlines, large subheads, and short blocks of copy where its heavy color and flared endings can read as intentional character. It will perform well in magazine layouts, book covers, packaging, and identity work that benefits from a classic yet robust serif presence.
The tone is bold and confident with a retro editorial flavor—part traditional book serif, part headline workhorse. Its swelling terminals and generous curves evoke a warm, slightly nostalgic personality that feels authoritative without being sharp or austere.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact while retaining serif tradition, using flared terminals and rounded structure to create a friendly, vintage-leaning display voice. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and editorial authority over delicate detail, making it ideal for attention-grabbing typography.
The overall rhythm is compact and punchy: thick serifs and tight apertures create strong word shapes and high ink density. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and stance, maintaining the same broad, grounded presence in running figures and headings.