Serif Flared Kodi 8 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Candide Condensed' by Hoftype, 'Ocean Sans' by Monotype, 'Clearface Gothic SB' and 'Clearface Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Clear Gothic Serial' and 'Cleargothic Pro' by SoftMaker, 'TS Clear Gothic' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Clearface Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, mastheads, packaging, authoritative, classic, editorial, formal, dramatic, impact, heritage, display, authority, refinement, bracketed, ball terminals, teardrop terminals, sharp beaks, sculpted.
A very heavy, high-contrast serif with sculpted, flared stroke endings and assertive bracketed serifs. The design mixes broad, weighty verticals with tapered joins and pointed beak-like terminals, creating a strong light–dark rhythm. Counters are generous but tightly framed by the heavy stems, and curves (notably in C, G, S, and 0) show a chiseled, slightly calligraphic modulation. Lowercase forms keep a moderate x-height with compact bowls and pronounced terminals, while capitals are wide and stately with crisp, carved-looking details.
Best suited for headlines and short text where its strong contrast and sculpted serifs can be appreciated—magazine mastheads, book and album covers, posters, and premium packaging. It can also work for impactful pull quotes or section heads, especially in print-oriented layouts where a dark, authoritative typographic voice is desired.
The font projects a confident, traditional tone—formal and institutional, with an editorial gravitas. Its dramatic contrast and sculpted terminals add a sense of ceremony and sophistication, leaning more classical than casual.
Likely designed to deliver a traditional serif voice with extra punch: a compact, dark typographic color combined with flared, carved terminals to create distinctive display character. The intention appears to balance classical proportions with dramatic contrast for attention-grabbing editorial use.
At display sizes, the sharp beaks and swelling terminals read as distinctive signature details, while the dense strokes create a bold color on the page. Numerals appear robust and old-style in spirit, with strong curvature and pronounced contrast that match the letterforms’ carved, flared finishing.