Serif Flared Kohi 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, magazine titles, brand marks, editorial, dramatic, vintage, authoritative, elegant, display impact, classic revival, premium tone, distinctive branding, flared serifs, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, teardrop terminals, deep notches.
A very heavy, high-contrast serif with pronounced flaring at stroke endings and strongly bracketed, sculpted terminals. The letterforms show sharp triangular notches and wedge-like joins that create a carved, chiseled rhythm, with rounded bowls counterbalancing crisp corners. Curves are smooth and full, while horizontals are comparatively thin, producing an emphatic vertical cadence. Uppercase proportions feel stately and compact, while lowercase features distinctive teardrop/ball terminals (notably on a, c, e) and a two-storey g with a prominent ear; numerals are bold and display-like with exaggerated thick–thin transitions.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, packaging, and title typography where its bold contrast and flared details can be appreciated. It works well for book covers and magazine branding that aim for a classic yet dramatic voice, and can support logo-style wordmarks where a distinctive serif character is desired.
The font projects a theatrical, old-world confidence—formal and attention-grabbing, with a sense of crafted tradition rather than neutrality. Its dramatic contrast and sculpted details give it a luxurious, editorial tone that reads as premium and slightly retro.
The design appears intended as a display serif that modernizes historical, carved and calligraphic cues into a highly emphatic, high-contrast silhouette. Its flared terminals and sculpted joins suggest a goal of creating strong shelf impact while maintaining a traditional serif identity.
At text sizes the strong contrast and distinctive notching can become visually busy, but in headings it creates a memorable texture and a punchy, engraved-like presence. The overall spacing in the sample appears generous enough to keep dense black shapes from collapsing, helping maintain clarity in display settings.