Serif Other Sufi 14 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate Gothic' by Bitstream, 'Copperplate EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Copperplate Gothic' by Linotype, 'Copperplate SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Garcon Grotesque' by Thomas Jockin, 'Copperplate Gothic' by Tilde, and 'Copperplate' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, classic, bookish, authoritative, formal, scholarly, heritage, readability, authority, editorial presence, classic tone, bracketed, wedge serifs, transitional, crisp, stately.
A sturdy serif with bracketed, wedge-like terminals and a generally crisp, print-oriented construction. Strokes are full and confident with moderate contrast, and curves are smooth and evenly tensioned, producing rounded bowls in letters like O and C while keeping verticals firm. Uppercase proportions feel traditional and stable, with slightly flared or angled serifs that add bite at the ends of stems. The lowercase maintains a conventional rhythm and spacing, with a clear two-storey a and g and compact, well-contained counters that hold up at display and strong text sizes. Numerals are robust and centered, matching the letterforms’ weight and serif treatment for a cohesive set.
This face works well for editorial headlines, book and magazine titling, and cover typography where a classic serif voice is desired with extra weight. It can also support branding and packaging that aims for heritage, credibility, or academic/press associations. In longer passages it will produce a dark, confident page color, making it best for larger text sizes or layouts with generous leading.
The overall tone is traditional and institutional, evoking editorial typography and established publishing. Its weight and sharp serif edges give it a confident, slightly emphatic voice that reads as serious and dependable rather than delicate. The design feels suited to messages that want a classic, learned character with a touch of assertive presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif reading experience with heightened presence, combining familiar, book-like proportions with crisp, wedge-bracketed serifs for a more emphatic, display-friendly color. It aims for dependable legibility while projecting a formal, established character.
Round forms remain open and legible despite the heavier color, and the serif shapes introduce subtle angularity that keeps lines from feeling soft. The sample text shows a strong, even texture across words, with clear word shapes and a slightly compact, authoritative silhouette.