Serif Flared Kohi 9 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Spirits' by Latinotype and 'Griggs' and 'Griggs Flare' by Seniors Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine titles, branding, packaging, editorial, dramatic, classic, authoritative, luxurious, impact, heritage, drama, premium, display, flared, bracketed, wedge serif, calligraphic, sculpted.
A very heavy, high-contrast serif with sharply tapered joins and pronounced flaring at stroke ends, giving many stems a carved, wedge-like finish. Serifs are compact and triangular rather than slabby, with bracketed transitions that feel chiseled and energetic. Counters are relatively tight and the rhythm is driven by stout verticals against hairline connections in letters like E, F, T, and the diagonals in V/W. The lowercase shows sturdy, compact forms with a two-storey a and g, a narrow-shouldered r, and a strong, high-contrast t; numerals share the same bold, sculptural modulation with oldstyle-like curves and sharp terminals.
Best suited to display work where its flared terminals and strong contrast can be appreciated—magazine headlines, book covers, campaign posters, and brand marks. It can also work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes when set with generous tracking and comfortable leading.
The overall tone is assertive and theatrical—classic in its serif structure but modern in its exaggerated weight and sharp flare. It reads as premium and editorial, with a sense of drama and ceremony suited to attention-grabbing typography.
The design appears intended to blend classic serif authority with a more expressive, flared treatment, delivering a bold, carved look that stands out in high-impact settings. Its heavy presence and sharp modulation suggest a focus on distinctive headline texture rather than unobtrusive text neutrality.
At larger sizes the faceted stroke endings and tight apertures become a defining texture, creating a dense, poster-like color. The design’s strong internal contrast and compact counters suggest careful spacing will be important in all-caps settings and heavier paragraphs.