Serif Flared Opve 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clearface Gothic' by Linotype, 'Diaria Sans Pro' by Mint Type, '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, book covers, editorial titles, branding, authoritative, classic, hearty, editorial, traditional, impact, authority, print tradition, headline strength, classic flavor, bracketed, beaked, ball terminals, spurred, rounded joins.
A heavy, compact serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and subtly flared stroke endings that broaden into the terminals. Curves are generous and smoothly modeled, with tight apertures and a strong dark mass that holds together in large blocks of text. Many joins and terminals show soft beaks and slight spur-like details, and the lowercase features sturdy, rounded forms with a prominent two-storey g and substantial bowls. Numerals are weighty and stable, matching the letters with consistent vertical stress and thickened terminals.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short-to-medium text at larger sizes where its dense weight and flared terminals can carry emphasis. It works well for editorial packaging, book covers, and branding that needs a classic, print-forward voice with strong presence.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a warm, emphatic voice that feels rooted in print. Its dense color and sculpted serifs give it a serious, authoritative presence while still reading as approachable rather than austere.
The font appears designed to deliver bold, traditional serif authority with extra punch from flared terminals and compact counters. It aims to combine familiar old-style cues with a more forceful, display-ready weight for attention-grabbing typography.
The design prioritizes impact: counters are relatively small, and spacing feels tuned for display sizes where the strong silhouettes and bracketed details remain clear. The mix of sharp, beaked terminals and rounded internal shapes creates a lively rhythm without looking decorative.