Serif Flared Kofu 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Evans' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, classical, authoritative, dramatic, formal, impact, heritage, legibility, distinction, wedge serif, bracketed, calligraphic, ink-trap hints, sculpted.
A sculpted serif with pronounced contrast and wedge-like, flaring terminals that broaden as strokes meet the baseline and cap line. Serifs are sharply tapered yet softly bracketed into stems, creating a chiseled, slightly calligraphic rhythm rather than a rigid, mechanical texture. Bowls and counters are generous and rounded, while joins and inner corners show crisp notches that add bite and definition. The uppercase has strong vertical emphasis and stately proportions; the lowercase is compact and sturdy, with a two-storey “a” and “g” and a robust, slightly tapered “t” and “r” that keep text color dense and consistent.
Best suited to display and larger text where the sharp wedges, notches, and contrast can be appreciated—editorial headlines, magazine features, book covers, cultural posters, and brand wordmarks that benefit from a classic yet forceful voice. In longer passages it can work for pull quotes or short blocks, especially when paired with a quieter companion for body copy.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a dramatic, editorial edge. The flared endings and high contrast lend a sense of ceremony and gravitas, evoking bookish refinement rather than minimal modernity. It reads as assertive and polished, suited to layouts that want presence without feeling ornamental.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classical serif proportions with a flared, carved finish that boosts impact and distinctiveness. Its bold massing and crisp terminals suggest a focus on high-visibility typography for publishing and identity work.
The numerals share the same carved, wedge-terminal language, with strong shapes and clear silhouettes at display sizes. Diacritics are not shown; punctuation in the sample suggests sturdy, heavy forms that keep pace with the letterforms’ dense typographic color.