Serif Flared Kofi 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau' by DSType; 'Breve News', 'Breve Text', 'Foreday Semi Serif', 'Foreday Serif', and 'Nitida Text Plus' by Monotype; 'Magica' by Samuelstype; and 'Enfluence' by Thera Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, classic, formal, assertive, literary, impact, tradition, authority, editorial voice, distinctive texture, bracketed, beaked, cupped terminals, wedge serifs, sharp joins.
A heavy, high-contrast serif with pronounced, wedge-like serifs and flared stroke endings that broaden into sharp, triangular terminals. Stems are sturdy and mostly vertical, while curves show a clear thick–thin modulation and crisp joins. The lowercase has a traditional, bookish skeleton with compact bowls and tapered arms; several letters feature beak-like or cupped terminals that give the outlines a carved, chiseled feel. Spacing and rhythm read as tightly controlled, with bold color on the page and strong word-shape definition in text.
Well suited for headlines, subheads, and short passages where a strong serif texture is desirable, such as magazines, book jackets, cultural posters, and brand marks that need a traditional but forceful presence. It can work in larger text settings for pull quotes or short editorial blocks where its high contrast and sharp detailing remain clear.
The overall tone is authoritative and traditional, combining a classical print sensibility with a slightly dramatic, poster-ready punch. Its sharp serifs and sculpted terminals suggest seriousness and ceremony, lending an editorial and literary voice rather than a casual one.
The font appears designed to deliver a bold, classic serif voice with sculpted, flared finishing strokes—aiming for a distinctive, carved look that holds up in impactful typography while retaining conventional letter structures for readability.
The design leans on angular, pointed detailing at terminals and serifs, creating a crisp silhouette at display sizes. Numerals appear sturdy and stylistically consistent with the uppercase, maintaining the same flared, wedge-ended vocabulary.