Serif Flared Komy 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Retro Voice' by BlessedPrint, 'ITC Cheltenham' by ITC, 'Cheltenham Pro' by SoftMaker, and 'Antica' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, mastheads, book covers, authoritative, heritage, dramatic, editorial, robust, impact, distinctiveness, display strength, flared, bracketed, sculpted, high-ink, soft terminals.
This typeface is a heavy, sculpted serif with pronounced flared stems and bracketed wedge-like endings that read as carved rather than sharply hairlined. Curves are full and bulbous with tight apertures in letters like a, e, and s, while verticals stay dominant and confident. Serifs and terminals often swell into teardrop or triangular shapes, giving a rhythmic, calligraphic echo without becoming script-like. Counters are compact, joins are sturdy, and the overall silhouette is dense and strongly inked, with a consistent, slightly organic modulation across rounds and diagonals.
Best suited to large sizes where the dense color and distinctive flared terminals can register clearly—headlines, posters, mastheads, and cover typography. It can also work well for packaging and labels that want a traditional, premium, or craft-forward feel. In longer passages it will read as bold and imposing, so it’s strongest when used for emphasis rather than extended body text.
The tone feels traditional and assertive, like a display face meant to project gravitas and confidence. Its flared, sculptural endings add a ceremonial, old-world flavor, while the bold massing keeps it punchy and attention-grabbing. Overall it suggests a classic, editorial voice with a hint of vintage poster drama.
The design appears intended to merge classic serif authority with a more tactile, carved sensibility. By emphasizing flared stroke endings and compact inner spaces, it creates high impact and a memorable silhouette aimed at display typography and brand-forward statements.
Uppercase forms are broad-shouldered and stable, with emphatic wedge terminals on letters like T, V, W, and Y. Lowercase has sturdy, compact shapes; the a and g are single-storey and the e shows a small internal eye, contributing to a slightly rustic, hand-cut impression. Numerals are weighty and rounded, matching the letterforms’ dense color and softened corners.