Serif Flared Kohu 6 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, classic, authoritative, dramatic, stately, editorial impact, classic authority, display emphasis, distinctive terminals, bracketed, tapered, calligraphic, wedge terminals, ink-trap feel.
This typeface presents as a sturdy serif with pronounced stroke contrast and confident, slightly tapered stems that broaden into flared, wedge-like terminals. Serifs are bracketed and often sharpened, producing a crisp, carved impression rather than a blunt slab. Curves are full and dark, counters are moderately open, and joins show a subtly calligraphic logic that creates a lively rhythm across text. Proportions lean toward compact, weighty forms with distinct thick–thin transitions and a strong vertical presence.
It is well suited to headlines, deck copy, and pull quotes where its contrast and flared terminals can provide presence and hierarchy. The strong serif structure also fits book covers, cultural posters, and brand wordmarks aiming for a classic, authoritative voice. In longer text it will read most comfortably with generous spacing and moderate sizes where the sharp terminals and contrast can stay clear.
The overall tone is formal and assertive, with a traditional editorial flavor and a touch of drama from the high-contrast modeling. It reads as dependable and institutional, suggesting heritage, craft, and seriousness while still feeling energetic due to the tapered strokes and angular terminals.
The design appears intended to combine traditional serif authority with a more sculpted, tapered stroke finish, creating a bold editorial voice that can function both as a text-forward display face and as a branding serif with distinctive terminals.
In the sample text the heavy color and contrast create prominent word shapes, especially in capitals, while the flared terminals add a slightly decorative edge that becomes more noticeable at larger sizes. Numerals and capitals share the same emphatic, sculpted quality, reinforcing a cohesive, display-leaning character even in paragraph settings.