Serif Flared Mole 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Retro Voice' by BlessedPrint, 'Moret' by The Northern Block, and 'Evans' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, classical, dramatic, formal, confident, display impact, heritage tone, editorial presence, premium branding, wedge serifs, flared terminals, bracketed serifs, calligraphic tension, sculpted curves.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced wedge-like, flared stroke endings and bracketed joins that create a sculpted, chiseled feel. Vertical stems read strong and steady while thin connecting strokes and hairlines add sparkle, especially in the bowls and diagonals. The letterforms show compact, weighty proportions with crisp serifs, tapered terminals, and slightly dynamic curves that keep the texture lively in both capitals and lowercase. Numerals are similarly robust, with clear contrast and tapered details that match the serif rhythm.
Well suited for headlines, magazine/editorial typography, posters, and book covers where a bold serif voice is needed. It can also serve branding and packaging that aims for a premium, heritage-leaning impression, especially when set with generous spacing and at sizes that preserve the fine hairline details.
The overall tone is editorial and classical, projecting authority and refinement with a slightly dramatic, display-forward edge. Its sharp transitions and flared endings lend a sense of tradition and ceremony while still feeling energetic and modern enough for contemporary layouts.
The design appears intended to combine traditional serif structure with pronounced flared endings and strong contrast, creating a confident display text face that reads as both refined and attention-grabbing. It prioritizes distinctive silhouette and typographic color for impactful titles and prominent copy.
The sample text shows a dense, dark typographic color and a strong baseline presence, suggesting it is most at home at larger sizes where the contrast and shaping can be appreciated. The distinctive flaring at terminals and the crisp serif treatment create a recognizable texture in headlines and short blocks.