Serif Flared Opfi 4 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mervato' by Arterfak Project and 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, magazine titles, branding, confident, dramatic, retro, editorial, robust, impact, heritage, craft, display, flared, beak serifs, bracketed, calligraphic, incised.
A heavy display serif with broad proportions and strong stroke modulation. Stems and terminals flare outward into wedge-like, beaked endings, giving the letterforms an incised, carved feel rather than a blunt slab. Counters are generous for the weight, with rounded bowls and smooth inner shapes, while joins and diagonals stay crisp and decisive. The lowercase shows sturdy, compact forms with a single-storey a and g, and the figures are wide and weighty with prominent bracing and flared foot details.
Best suited for large-size typography where its flared stroke endings and high-contrast modeling can be appreciated—such as headlines, mastheads, posters, and packaging. It can also work for short editorial callouts or title treatments where a strong, classic voice is desired.
The overall tone is bold and declarative, with a slightly vintage, poster-like presence. Its flared terminals add a crafted, engraved character that feels both authoritative and stylish, leaning more theatrical than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact while retaining a traditional serif silhouette, using flared, incised terminals to add crafted sophistication and a distinctive display identity.
The texture is dark and even in headlines, with noticeable rhythm from the repeating flared terminals and beaked corners. Round letters (O, Q, C) remain open and stable, helping maintain clarity despite the heavy weight.