Serif Flared Tody 1 is a bold, 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, branding, posters, packaging, authoritative, vintage, formal, classic, heritage feel, strong presence, expressive serif, editorial voice, flared, bracketed, calligraphic, robust, high-ink.
A robust serif with pronounced flared stroke endings and softly bracketed terminals that give the letters a carved, calligraphic feel. Strokes show moderate modulation, with broad main stems and tapered joins, creating a lively rhythm without becoming delicate. Counters are generally open and rounded, while curves (C, G, O, Q) are smooth and generous; the Q features a distinctive, curling tail. The lowercase has sturdy, compact forms with clearly defined serifs, a two-storey g, and a footed i/l, producing a dense, confident texture in text.
Well suited for headlines, subheads, and short passages where a strong, classical serif voice is beneficial. It can support editorial design, cultural or historical branding, and packaging that wants a traditional yet expressive typographic signature, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is authoritative and traditional, with a slightly antique, bookish character. Its flared endings and strong silhouettes suggest heritage printing and institutional gravitas, while the energetic curves keep it from feeling overly rigid.
The design appears intended to blend classical serif structure with flared, calligraphic finishing, producing a sturdy, high-impact face that feels rooted in traditional printing while remaining distinctive in display settings.
Numerals are weighty and display-like, with noticeable styling in figures such as 2, 3, and 5 that echoes the flared, tapered finishing throughout. The typeface maintains a consistent dark color on the page, making it most impactful where strong typographic presence is desired.