Serif Flared Kofu 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, magazine titles, branding, dramatic, editorial, classic, theatrical, authoritative, display impact, classic revival, brand voice, editorial tone, bracketed, triangular serifs, sculpted, calligraphic, ink-trap-like.
A sculpted serif with pronounced stroke modulation and a distinctly chiseled, flared treatment at terminals. Stems broaden into wedge-like endings and sharp, triangular serifs, creating crisp notches and angular joins that read as cut or carved. Counters are generous and open, while curves show a taut, controlled tension (notably in rounded letters and numerals), giving the face a lively rhythm despite its sturdy weight. Lowercase forms keep a traditional structure with compact, sturdy shoulders and clearly articulated entry/exit strokes; the overall texture is dark but well-separated due to the high contrast and strongly shaped terminals.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and large-scale editorial typography where the sculpted serifs and flared terminals can be appreciated. It also fits book covers, cultural programming, and branding that wants a classic-yet-dramatic voice, and it can handle short pull quotes or titling where a dense, confident texture is desirable.
The font conveys a dramatic, old-world confidence—more stage and headline than quiet body text. Its carved, flared details suggest formality and tradition, while the sharp wedge terminals add a slightly theatrical, display-oriented bite. The tone feels authoritative and editorial, with a hint of vintage bookishness.
The design appears intended as a display serif that modernizes classical, carved letterforms through exaggerated flaring and sharply bracketed serifs. It prioritizes strong silhouette, rhythmic contrast, and memorable terminals to create impact in prominent typographic roles.
Diagonal and branching strokes show a consistent wedge logic that creates distinctive silhouettes at small-to-medium sizes, and the triangular serifs give strong horizontal cues. Numerals match the letterforms with the same carved contrast and pronounced terminal shaping, supporting cohesive titling and figure-heavy display lines.