Serif Flared Tobi 5 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate Gothic' by Bitstream, 'Copperplate EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Copperplate Gothic' by Linotype, 'Copperplate SB' and 'Copperplate SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Copper Penny' by The Fontry, 'Copperplate Gothic' by Tilde, and 'Copperplate' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, branding, classic, bookish, authoritative, formal, display impact, classic authority, editorial tone, warm refinement, bracketed, flared, beaked, low apertures, round counters.
A sturdy serif with broad proportions and confident, heavy strokes, showing gentle modulation and clear flaring at stroke terminals. Serifs are bracketed and often beak-like, giving corners a chiseled, slightly calligraphic finish rather than a purely mechanical one. Round letters are full and open with smooth curves, while verticals feel weighty and stable; joins and intersections read cleanly at display sizes. The lowercase is compact and traditional, with a two-storey “a,” a single-storey “g,” and a robust “t” featuring a strong crossbar and pronounced terminals; numerals are similarly bold with rounded bowls and crisp finishing details.
Well suited to headlines and subheads where its broad proportions and dark weight can carry impact, and to editorial settings that benefit from a traditional serif voice. It can also support book covers and brand marks that aim for a classic, established tone, especially where a slightly calligraphic finish is desired without sacrificing solidity.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, with a dignified, authoritative voice that suggests established publishing and heritage branding. Flared endings and beaked serifs add a subtle humanist warmth, keeping it from feeling sterile while maintaining a formal, confident presence.
The font appears intended to blend classical serif structure with flared, tapered endings for a more sculpted, humanist feel. Its emphasis on strong weight, wide letterforms, and crisp terminals suggests a focus on display-led typography that still retains familiar, literary forms.
The design favors strong silhouettes and dark color on the page, producing a steady rhythm in text. Its wide-set capitals and ample curves give headings a composed, stately look, while the flared terminals add texture that helps differentiate letterforms in mixed-case settings.