Serif Flared Soge 10 is a bold, normal width, low 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, 'Garcon Grotesque' by Thomas Jockin, 'Copperplate Gothic' by Tilde, and 'Copperplate' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, posters, branding, confident, literary, traditional, formal, authority, readability, impact, heritage, flared, bracketed, robust, crisp, sculpted.
A robust serif with flared, bracketed terminals and a compact, steady rhythm. Strokes are thick and largely even, with subtle modulation and pronounced wedge-like shaping where stems meet serifs and joins. Counters are relatively small and the overall color is dense, while curves (notably in C, G, O, S) feel smooth and controlled rather than calligraphic. Uppercase proportions read classical and sturdy; lowercase forms are compact with firm shoulders and rounded bowls, and the numerals match the same solid, slightly sculpted structure.
Well-suited to editorial headlines and subheads where a strong serif voice is needed, and it can also serve for book or long-form text when a darker, more assertive texture is desired. It fits posters, cultural programming, and branding systems that want a classic serif with extra heft and presence.
The tone is authoritative and traditional, with a bookish, institutional feel. Its strong serifs and dense color convey seriousness and confidence, making text feel weighty and deliberate rather than airy or casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with added strength and a distinctive flared finishing, producing a compact, high-impact texture that remains readable and controlled in continuous text.
The flare at stroke endings is a defining feature, creating a carved, chiseled impression without becoming a slab. In paragraphs it holds a consistent texture and strong baseline presence, and the spacing in the sample suggests it’s tuned to read as a substantial text face while still functioning well at display sizes.