Serif Flared Koso 10 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, book covers, vintage, theatrical, confident, playful, dramatic, attention grabbing, retro display, brand character, headline impact, flared terminals, wedge serifs, tight apertures, pointed joins, compact counters.
A very heavy, high-contrast display serif with strongly flared stroke endings and wedge-like serifing. The letterforms show sharp triangular transitions, tapered joins, and tight internal counters that create a dense, poster-friendly color. Curves are robust and slightly condensed in feel, with abrupt thick-to-thin modulation and pointed detailing in places like S, K, and the diagonals. Lowercase forms maintain a sturdy, compact rhythm; the a is single-storey, bowls are thick and closed, and the overall silhouette stays crisp and angular despite the rounded bowls.
Best suited to large sizes where the wedge serifs and high-contrast shaping can read clearly: posters, headlines, title treatments, packaging, and bold identity marks. It can also work for short bursts of text (taglines, pull quotes) when generous tracking and leading are used.
The tone reads bold and theatrical, mixing old-style show lettering energy with a slightly quirky, expressive bite. Its sharp flares and compact counters create a confident, attention-grabbing voice that feels vintage and headline-driven rather than neutral or editorial.
The design appears intended as an expressive display serif that leverages flared terminals and strong contrast to deliver a distinctive, retro-leaning voice. It prioritizes impact and character over neutrality, aiming to stand out in branding and titling contexts.
Spacing appears intentionally compact and the heavy weight amplifies the impact of the flared terminals, which can visually knit letters together in longer words. Numerals match the same stout, high-contrast construction, giving figures a poster-like presence consistent with the capitals.