Serif Flared Tobi 2 is a bold, very 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, book covers, posters, branding, classic, assertive, scholarly, formal, impact, heritage, authority, readable display, characterful, flared, bracketed, high-ink, beaky, oldstyle.
This typeface presents a robust serif structure with distinctly flared stroke endings and bracketed, wedge-like serifs that broaden into the terminals. Strokes show a clear, moderate contrast with smooth transitions from thick to thin, while counters are compact and the overall color on the page is dense and confident. The letterforms lean toward traditional proportions with rounded bowls, a sturdy vertical stress, and slightly beaked or hooked terminals on several shapes, giving the outlines a lively, carved feel. Numerals and capitals read strongly at display sizes, with consistent, deliberate curves and a controlled rhythm across the set.
Well-suited to headlines, decks, and pull quotes where its strong serif presence can carry hierarchy. It also fits editorial and book-cover typography that benefits from a traditional voice with extra punch, and can work for branding that wants a classic, authoritative tone with distinctive terminal shaping.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, combining a traditional bookish sensibility with a confident, attention-grabbing presence. Its weight and flared finishing details add a touch of heritage and authority, making text feel established and intentional rather than neutral or purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional serif through pronounced flaring and sturdy, high-impact forms, prioritizing recognizable, classic structure while adding character through terminal treatment and a dense typographic color.
In running text, the heavy verticals and tightened apertures create a dark, impactful texture that favors shorter lines, larger sizes, or generous spacing. The flaring at terminals is a defining motif, supplying a subtle calligraphic/cut-stone character without introducing an italic slant or overtly decorative swashes.