Serif Flared Koju 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, magazines, posters, branding, editorial, classic, authoritative, dramatic, refined, display impact, classic tone, crafted texture, editorial voice, bracketed, sculpted, calligraphic, robust, sharp.
A sturdy serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and sculpted, flared terminals that broaden as strokes meet their endings. Serifs are bracketed and wedge-like, giving the letterforms a carved, chiseled feel, while curves are smooth and full with crisp joins. Proportions read as traditional with moderate apertures and a steady baseline rhythm; the lowercase shows a compact, sturdy build and the numerals carry strong vertical presence with clear, weighty forms.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, deck copy, book and album covers, posters, and identity work where strong contrast and sculpted serifs can be appreciated. It can also serve for short editorial passages, pull quotes, and title pages when set with generous spacing.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a slightly theatrical edge created by the strong contrast and flared finishing strokes. It feels editorial and literary—formal without being delicate—suited to messaging that should sound established, assured, and crafted.
Likely drawn to blend classical serif proportions with expressive, flared finishing strokes, delivering a traditional voice with extra punch. The intent appears to be high-impact readability and a distinctive, crafted texture for prominent typographic moments.
The design’s flare at stroke endings adds motion and emphasis in headlines, and the pronounced serifs create strong word shapes at larger sizes. In dense text, the bold color and sharp terminals can feel emphatic, making spacing and size choices especially important for comfortable reading.