Serif Flared Koba 10 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Breve News' and 'Prumo Text' by Monotype and 'Enfluence' by Thera Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, magazine titles, brand marks, editorial, classic, confident, dramatic, formal, impact, authority, elegance, tradition, display, flared serifs, wedge serifs, bracketed joins, tight apertures, deep curves.
A heavy, high-contrast serif with pronounced flared, wedge-like terminals that broaden from the stems. Strokes transition from thick verticals to comparatively fine joins and hairline-like counters, creating a crisp, sculpted texture. The letterforms are generously proportioned with strong vertical emphasis and compact internal apertures, while curves (notably in C, G, S, and the bowls) are deep and smooth. Serifs read as sharp, triangular wedges rather than flat slabs, and the overall spacing and rhythm feel sturdy and headline-oriented.
Best suited to large sizes where the sharp flared terminals and contrast can read cleanly—editorial headlines, cover typography, poster titling, and premium branding. It can also work for short emphatic subheads or pull quotes, where its dense color and sculpted serifs provide visual authority.
The tone is assertive and traditional, with a refined, editorial seriousness. Its dramatic contrast and pointed terminals add a slightly theatrical, old-world character that feels authoritative and ceremonial rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with extra punch: a robust display serif that combines traditional proportions with emphatic flaring and dramatic contrast to create memorable, high-impact typography.
Uppercase forms appear especially impactful, with broad shoulders and substantial bowls; the lowercase maintains a familiar book-serif skeleton but keeps the same chiseled terminal language. Numerals are equally weighty and display-oriented, with strong silhouettes that match the caps.