Serif Flared Kobu 13 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Kim' by Fontsmith, 'MC Garleo' by Maulana Creative, and 'Reifilano' by Propertype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, mastheads, pull quotes, editorial, classical, dramatic, authoritative, formal, impact, heritage, readable display, strong voice, headline color, bracketed, tapered, wedge serif, sculpted, calligraphic.
A sculpted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered, flared stroke endings that read like wedge serifs rather than slabs. The forms are broadly proportioned with sturdy verticals, generous bowls, and crisp, triangular terminals that sharpen joins and corners. Curves are smooth and weighty, while apertures stay relatively open, creating a strong, rhythmic texture in both caps and lowercase. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with emphatic diagonals and pointed finishing strokes.
Best suited to headlines and other display settings where its contrast and flared terminals can be appreciated: magazine features, mastheads, book covers, cultural posters, and impactful pull quotes. It can also work for short subheads or lead-ins when a classic, high-impact serif voice is needed, but will feel heavy and attention-grabbing for extended body text.
The overall tone feels traditional and editorial, with a confident, slightly theatrical presence. Its sharp, flaring terminals add a sense of ceremony and gravitas, suggesting heritage printing and display typography rather than minimal modernism.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with added drama through flared, wedge-like terminals and strong contrast. It prioritizes presence and silhouette clarity, aiming for an assertive, print-forward look in larger typographic sizes.
The face maintains a consistent contrast pattern across rounds (C, O, Q) and diagonals (V, W, X), and the pointed serif treatment gives lines of text a lively, sparkling edge at larger sizes. In the sample setting, the dense black weight and crisp terminals create a bold headline color that can become assertive in long passages.