Serif Flared Fuju 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'La Bisane' by Differentialtype, 'Monotype Clearface Gothic' and 'Ocean Sans' by Monotype, '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, packaging, mastheads, book covers, hearty, classic, boisterous, assertive, traditional, strong presence, traditional voice, display impact, warm authority, bracketed, flared terminals, rounded joins, ink-trap feel, soft serif.
A heavy serif with pronounced flare into the terminals and broad, bracketed serifs that read as soft wedges rather than rigid slabs. The stroke endings swell and taper subtly, giving the letters a carved, slightly calligraphic feel despite the mostly upright construction. Counters are compact and the apertures tend to be partially closed, producing dense, dark word shapes with strong color on the page. Curves are generously rounded (notably in C, G, O, and the bowls of b/d/p), while diagonals in V/W/X are sturdy and bluntly finished, reinforcing a robust rhythm.
Best suited to display sizes where its dense color and flared detailing can be appreciated—headlines, posters, mastheads, and packaging that needs a traditional, punchy voice. It can work for short blocks of text or pull quotes when strong emphasis is desired, but its heavy texture suggests using comfortable leading and avoiding overly small sizes for extended reading.
The overall tone is bold and old-world, with a friendly, hearty authority that suggests tradition without feeling delicate. Its flared terminals add a warm, slightly rustic personality, making the text feel confident and emphatic. The dense texture and sculpted shapes create an impactful, headline-forward voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif presence with extra visual weight and a distinctive flared finish, combining traditional proportions with punchy, attention-grabbing mass. The softened bracketing and rounded joins aim to keep the tone approachable while retaining authority and impact.
In the sample text the type sets with a tight, weighty presence and strong silhouette contrast between vertical stems and rounded bowls. Numerals appear similarly stout and simplified, matching the caps’ heavy proportions for consistent emphasis in mixed alphanumeric settings.