Cryptic crossword clue
In fairness, hapless son is not an ostentatious type 4,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 5 letter word SANS SERIF

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What does SANS SERIF mean?

SANS SERIF noun
  1. A typeface in which the characters do not have serifs.

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