Serif Flared Koda 10 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Delvona' by Great Studio; 'Acta Deck', 'Acta Pro', and 'Ysobel' by Monotype; and 'Captione' by Zafara Studios (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, magazine titles, authoritative, heritage, editorial, dramatic, stately, display impact, classic authority, crafted character, strong silhouettes, editorial voice, wedge serifs, flared terminals, sculpted curves, ink traps, bracketed joins.
A very heavy serif with pronounced contrast and sculpted, wedge-like serifs that often flare out from the stems. The forms show deep, carved-looking joins and occasional notch/ink-trap behavior at tight counters and intersections, giving the black shapes a crisp, chiseled edge. Bowls and rounds are generously curved and slightly asymmetrical in places, while verticals stay firm and upright; overall spacing reads steady, with compact counters that emphasize solidity at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, title treatments, posters, and cover typography where its weight, contrast, and wedge serifs can provide impact. It can also work for branding and editorial display roles that want a traditional, authoritative voice with a distinctive, carved finish.
The tone is bold and ceremonial, combining classic bookish cues with a slightly theatrical, poster-like punch. Its sharp wedges and high-contrast rhythm convey authority and tradition, while the sculpted terminals add drama and a crafted, engraved feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif presence with heightened contrast and flared, wedge-like finishing, creating strong silhouette recognition and a sense of crafted, engraved structure. Its exaggerated weight and sculpted joins suggest a focus on display readability and dramatic typographic color rather than unobtrusive text setting.
The uppercase has a formal, monumental presence, while the lowercase introduces more idiosyncratic, calligraphic-like shaping in letters such as a, g, and y. Numerals appear similarly weighty and high-contrast, suited to strong typographic emphasis. In the sample text, the face holds together well in dense settings but reads most comfortably when given room and used at larger sizes where the interior details can open up.