Serif Flared Kofi 12 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, branding, dramatic, classic, editorial, theatrical, authoritative, display impact, classic revival, expressive serif, editorial voice, bracketed, flared, ink-trap feel, ball terminals, spurred.
A heavy, high-contrast serif with flared stroke endings and pronounced bracketed joins. The letterforms show strong thick–thin modulation, wide counters, and a compact, tall lowercase with sturdy vertical stress. Terminals often finish in soft curls or ball-like shapes, and several joins pinch into subtle notches that create an ink-trap-like bite. Serifs read as sculpted wedges rather than slabs, giving the outlines a carved, display-forward silhouette.
Best suited to display settings where its contrast and flared detailing can be appreciated—headlines, poster typography, book-cover titling, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short editorial bursts like pull quotes or section openers, where a strong typographic voice is desired.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical, blending old-style charm with a punchy, modern headline presence. Its lively terminals and pronounced contrast add a sense of drama and personality, while the serif construction keeps it grounded and authoritative.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif foundation with heightened contrast and animated terminals, creating a memorable, high-impact display texture. The flared endings and notched joins suggest an aim for a slightly ornamental, print-forward feel without becoming fully decorative.
Spacing appears generous and the shapes remain clear at large sizes, but the extreme weight and busy terminals can create dense texture in longer passages. Rounded letters and figures carry the same flared, notched detailing, producing a distinctive rhythm that stands out in titles.