Serif Flared Teku 4 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate Gothic' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, readability, classic tone, warmth, editorial utility, flared, bracketed, wedge serifs, calligraphic, oldstyle.
A wide, text-oriented serif with softly flared stroke endings and wedge-like, bracketed serifs. Strokes show moderate contrast with gently tapered terminals rather than abrupt cuts, giving counters an open, rounded feel and maintaining steady texture in paragraphs. Proportions are generous and slightly extended, with a steady cap height and a normal x-height that keeps lowercase forms readable without looking oversized. Curves (C, G, S, O) are smooth and full, and joins are clean and restrained, producing an even, traditional rhythm.
Well suited to editorial design, book and long-form reading, and magazine typography where a traditional serif texture is desired. The wide set and confident caps make it effective for headlines and subheads, while the moderate contrast and open counters support comfortable paragraph settings. It can also serve brand systems that want a classic, reliable voice without the stiffness of sharper modern serifs.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a composed, bookish presence. Its flared serifs add a subtle calligraphic warmth, balancing authority with approachability. In longer text the color feels stable and professional, suggesting established editorial and institutional contexts rather than overt display styling.
The design appears intended to bridge classical text serif conventions with a slightly more contemporary, flared finishing that improves warmth and flow. It prioritizes steady readability and consistent paragraph color while preserving enough character in the terminals and serifs to feel distinctive in headings.
The sample text indicates consistent spacing and comfortable word shapes at larger sizes, with clear differentiation between similar forms (e.g., I/l and O/0) due to the serifed construction and generous proportions. Numerals appear lining-style with moderate contrast and small finishing flares that match the letterforms, helping them sit naturally in running text.