Serif Flared Koda 7 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau', 'Bluteau Arabic', and 'Bluteau Hebrew' by DSType; 'Candide' by Hoftype; 'Jazmín' by Latinotype; and 'Acta Deck', 'Acta Pro', and 'Foreday Semi Serif' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, dramatic, classic, assertive, formal, impact, authority, heritage, drama, display, wedge serif, bracketed serifs, teardrop terminals, tight apertures, ink-trap feel.
A weighty serif with pronounced contrast and a distinctly flared, wedge-like serif treatment. Stems are stout and vertical, while joins and terminals taper into sharp, triangular or teardrop-ended forms that give edges a carved, chiseled look. Curves are compact with relatively tight apertures (notably in C, G, S, e), and the overall rhythm alternates between broad vertical masses and crisp, thinning connections. The lowercase shows traditional proportions with a sturdy, two-story a and g, a compact e, and a sharply finished t; numerals are similarly bold and sculpted, with strong silhouettes and clear interior counters.
Best suited to headlines, magazine-style editorial typography, and high-impact poster or cover work where the sharp terminals and dense color can carry visual weight. It can also serve in branding for heritage, luxury, or cultural contexts when used at medium-to-large sizes with comfortable tracking.
The tone is commanding and editorial, blending classical bookish seriousness with a slightly theatrical, engraved edge. Its sharp terminals and high-contrast strokes create a dramatic, authoritative voice suited to attention-grabbing typographic moments.
The design appears aimed at delivering a classic serif foundation with added bite: flared endings, tightened apertures, and sculpted contrast that heighten drama and presence without losing a traditional, readable structure.
Spacing reads on the tight side in the sample, reinforcing a dense, punchy texture at display sizes. The flare at stroke endings and the pointed inner cuts in several letters add an almost ink-trap/engraved impression that increases snap and definition, especially in all-caps settings.