Serif Flared Tofi 14 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, classic, authoritative, formal, literary, impact, tradition, craft, authority, readability, bracketed, flared, sculpted, crisp, high-shouldered.
A robust serif with sculpted, flaring terminals and bracketed serifs that give strokes a chiseled, slightly calligraphic finish. Proportions are broad and steady, with generous counters and a firm baseline that keeps text blocks dark and even. Curves are smooth and full, while joins and shoulders are rounded but decisive, producing a confident rhythm in both capitals and lowercase. Numerals are sturdy and open, matching the letterforms’ weight and giving figures a strong, print-oriented presence.
This face suits display typography where strong presence and a classic voice are needed, such as magazine headlines, book covers, posters, and identity work. It can also work for short editorial text or pull quotes when a dense, authoritative color is desired.
The overall tone feels traditional and editorial, projecting authority and seriousness with a refined, bookish character. Its flared endings add a touch of warmth and craft, keeping the voice from feeling purely mechanical while still reading as formal and established.
The design appears intended to combine classical serif structure with flared, sculptural stroke endings for a confident display serif that reads as both traditional and distinctive. Its broad stance and consistent, carved detailing suggest a focus on impactful typography for titles and branding.
In running text, the heavy color and broad proportions create strong emphasis and clear word shapes, especially in headlines and short passages. The serif shaping and flared terminals remain consistent across the set, helping maintain cohesion at large sizes.