Serif Flared Toby 10 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, posters, branding, bookish, authoritative, traditional, stately, strong presence, classic readability, editorial voice, institutional tone, bracketed serifs, flared joins, sheared terminals, open apertures, compact counters.
A robust serif with a broad footprint and steady, upright construction. Stems are weighty and transition into subtly flared, bracketed serifs rather than abrupt slabs, with clear modulation that reads as moderate contrast. Curves are generously rounded but kept taut, while terminals often show a slight wedge or sheared finish that adds snap to horizontals and diagonals. The lowercase maintains a conventional, readable build with open apertures and straightforward forms, and numerals appear sturdy and evenly weighted for text and display use.
Best suited to headlines and titling where its width and weight can set a confident tone, as well as editorial layouts, book covers, and poster work that benefits from a traditional serif voice. It can also serve in branding and signage when a sturdy, established look is desired.
The overall tone is classic and institutional, projecting confidence and seriousness without feeling delicate. Its wide, solid forms and crisp serif shaping give it an editorial, bookish presence suited to formal communication and established brands.
The design appears intended to blend classic serif conventions with flared, energetic stroke endings to create a distinctive yet highly legible display-and-editorial workhorse. It prioritizes a strong page presence, clear structure, and a timeless voice over delicate refinement.
In text, the font creates a strong typographic color and a pronounced rhythm from the wide letterforms and firm serifing. The capitals feel monumental and stable, while the lowercase keeps a familiar texture that supports extended reading at larger text sizes or in short passages.