Serif Flared Tola 10 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, editorial, authoritative, classic, formal, confident, display impact, classic voice, institutional tone, crafted detail, strong hierarchy, flared, bracketed, sculpted, crisp, heavy.
A heavy, tightly constructed serif with softly flared stroke endings and compact internal counters. Strokes are broadly even, with minimal modulation, while the terminals and serifs widen into wedge-like, slightly bracketed forms that give the face a carved, sculptural feel. The uppercase is broad and sturdy with rounded bowls (C, G, O) and firm, blocky joins; the lowercase is robust with a two-storey a, a compact e, and a strong, rounded n/m rhythm. Numerals are weighty and stable, with generous curves and closed forms that read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short blocks of copy where its heavy color and flared terminals can be appreciated. It also fits packaging, book covers, and brand marks that need a classic, authoritative presence. In editorial layouts it can work well for display typography and section openers where strong hierarchy is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking bookish gravitas and institutional polish. Its flared detailing adds a subtle, dignified personality that feels more crafted than purely mechanical, making it read as confident and editorial rather than casual.
The design appears intended to combine the credibility of a classic serif with a more sculpted, flared finishing that adds distinctive presence in display settings. It prioritizes impact, firmness, and legibility at larger sizes through broad proportions and concentrated internal spaces.
At text sizes the dense color and compact apertures can build a strong typographic “wall,” while at larger sizes the wedge terminals and flared ends become the key character-defining details. The face maintains a consistent, deliberate rhythm across caps and lowercase, favoring solidity over delicacy.