Serif Flared Kofa 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, editorial, dramatic, classic, authoritative, vintage, display impact, heritage tone, editorial emphasis, dramatic contrast, wedge serifs, flared terminals, vertical stress, sharp apexes, bracketed joins.
A compact, heavy serif with pronounced vertical stress and sharp, wedge-like serifs that flare from the stems. Thick verticals contrast strongly with hairline curves and thin cross-strokes, producing a crisp, high-impact rhythm. Counters are relatively tight and the joins show subtle bracketing, while curves end in pointed, sculpted terminals rather than blunt cuts. The overall texture is dense and dark, with slightly calligraphic modulation that keeps the letterforms lively at display sizes.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, magazine features, book covers, and promotional posters where its dark color and sharp serifs can read as intentional and expressive. It can also serve in branding and packaging that benefit from a classic, authoritative tone.
The font conveys a bold, traditional voice with a theatrical edge—confident, formal, and slightly old-world. Its sharp serifs and dramatic contrast evoke editorial heritage and engraved signage, giving text a commanding, ceremonial presence.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional serif construction with flared, wedge-like endings and strong contrast for maximum impact. It prioritizes presence and character over neutrality, aiming for a dramatic, editorial display feel.
In the sample text, the weight and contrast create strong word shapes and clear emphasis, but the tight counters and fine hairlines suggest it will be most comfortable at larger sizes. The numerals and capitals carry a stately, poster-like presence, and the lowercase maintains that same carved, flared character for cohesive headlines.