Serif Flared Pove 13 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, book covers, playful, retro, quirky, storybook, folkloric, expressiveness, display impact, retro charm, distinctive branding, theatrical tone, flared terminals, soft corners, spurred, swashy, bouncy.
A heavy, display-oriented serif with pronounced flared terminals and spurred corners that create a carved, notched silhouette. Strokes are broadly filled with gently rounded joins, while many letters finish in small wedge-like points that read as decorative serifs rather than crisp brackets. Counters are compact and often asymmetrical in feel due to the lively terminal shapes, giving the alphabet a dynamic, uneven rhythm. The lowercase is sturdy with a relatively even set width overall, but with noticeable character-by-character individuality (especially in s, w, x, and z) that adds texture in words.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short bursts of text where its decorative terminals can be appreciated. It can work well for branding and packaging that wants a friendly vintage flair, and for book covers or event posters that benefit from a quirky, characterful serif.
The overall tone is whimsical and theatrical, mixing a vintage poster sensibility with a storybook, slightly mischievous personality. The sharp little flicks at stroke ends and the inflated weight give it a bold, attention-seeking voice that feels more expressive than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, distinctive serif voice with decorative flares that create instant recognition at display sizes. Its consistent spur-and-flare motif suggests an aim for personality and atmosphere rather than neutral readability in long text settings.
Distinctive pointed spur details appear across many capitals and lowercase, producing a consistent ornamental motif. Numerals follow the same chunky, flared treatment and hold up well at display sizes, where the terminal shapes remain clear and intentional.