Serif Flared Teli 1 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, branding, posters, book covers, classic, confident, authoritative, refined, display impact, editorial voice, timelessness, brand authority, flared, bracketed, sculpted, robust, warm.
A robust serif with sculpted, flaring terminals and softly bracketed serifs that widen out from the stems. The letterforms are broad and steady, with moderate stroke modulation and a mostly vertical stress that keeps the texture even in long lines. Counters are generous and round, while curves and joins feel subtly carved rather than mechanical. The lowercase shows a traditional, readable build with sturdy stems and a calm rhythm, and the figures appear weighty and well-balanced for display settings.
This font is well-suited to headlines, magazine and newspaper-style editorial typography, and brand identities that need a confident serif voice. It should also work effectively on posters and book covers where a sturdy, classic-but-contemporary texture is desirable.
The overall tone feels editorial and established, combining a classic bookish sensibility with a strong, modern confidence. Its flared detailing adds warmth and a slightly monumental character, suggesting seriousness without looking brittle or overly formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif foundation with added personality through flared, expanding terminals, producing a strong display presence while maintaining familiar, readable forms.
Spacing and proportions create a solid, headline-friendly color; the wide caps and strong horizontals contribute to a stable, authoritative presence. Curved letters maintain smooth continuity into the flared ends, giving the face a cohesive, chiseled finish across the alphabet and numerals.