Serif Flared Teku 6 is a regular weight, 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: editorial, book text, headlines, magazines, branding, authoritative, classic, scholarly, formal, readability, credibility, heritage, editorial tone, refinement, bracketed, flared, inscriptional, sharp, crisp.
This typeface presents a confident serif construction with subtly flared stroke endings and small, sharp serifs that feel bracketed rather than slabbed. Strokes show moderate contrast, with verticals holding firm while curved strokes taper smoothly into terminals. The overall drawing is clean and crisp, with open counters and a steady rhythm that stays readable in text. Uppercase forms are broad and stable, while lowercase maintains a traditional book-face structure with a compact, upright stance and clear, well-defined joins.
It suits editorial typography where a classic serif voice is needed, from magazine features to reports and essays. The sturdy uppercase makes it effective for headings and titling, while the consistent lowercase rhythm supports comfortable reading in medium-length text. It can also serve brand systems that want a traditional, credible tone without heavy ornament.
The font conveys a traditional, institutional tone—measured and serious rather than playful. Its flared details and crisp serifs add a slight inscriptional gravitas, suggesting heritage, credibility, and careful editorial refinement.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif readability with subtle flared, inscription-like finishing, creating a face that feels established and dignified while remaining practical for modern editorial layouts.
Round letters like O/C/G read as generously proportioned and evenly weighted, helping the face feel open in longer passages. Terminals often finish with a slight wedge or flare, which adds character without becoming decorative. Numerals appear sturdy and straightforward, aligning well with the texty, print-oriented feel of the design.