Serif Flared Kyhi 14 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Retro Voice' by BlessedPrint and 'Manutius Pro' by RMU (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, book covers, authoritative, classic, ceremonial, collegiate, impact, authority, tradition, readability, branding, bracketed, beaked, bulb terminals, high-shouldered, sculpted.
This is a heavy, compact serif with sculpted, flaring stroke endings and pronounced bracketed serifs. Stems are strong and vertical, with rounded joins and softened transitions that give counters a slightly teardrop or pear-shaped feel. The capitals are broad-shouldered and tightly spaced in impression, while the lowercase shows sturdy proportions, a two-storey “a,” and assertive terminals; overall spacing and letterfit read dense and emphatic. Numerals are weighty and traditional in construction, matching the text color and maintaining the same flared, carved-in look at stroke ends.
It performs best where strong presence is needed—headlines, decks, pull quotes, posters, and impactful editorial typography. The dense weight and compact fit also suit packaging, title treatments, and book covers where a classic serif voice with extra punch is desirable.
The overall tone is formal and commanding, with a vintage, print-forward seriousness. Its sturdy serifs and sculpted terminals suggest tradition and institutional credibility, while the compact rhythm adds urgency and impact in display settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with added visual force through compact proportions and flared, sculpted stroke endings. It aims to balance classic readability with display-level emphasis, creating a confident, institutional feel for prominent text.
The face maintains a consistent dark typographic color and a cohesive flare-at-the-ends motif across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Rounded interior shapes and beak-like details on certain terminals add character without becoming decorative, keeping it readable while still distinctly stylized.