Serif Flared Kofu 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, dramatic, formal, classic, theatrical, display impact, heritage tone, headline authority, luxury signal, poster presence, chiseled, crisp, sculptural, sharp, wedge terminals.
The design is a high-contrast serif with strong vertical stress and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Stems and terminals expand into wedge-like flares, producing crisp, chiseled endings rather than uniform bracketed serifs. Curves are taut and sculptural, with compact apertures and a lively, slightly angular rhythm across rounds and diagonals; overall spacing feels display-oriented, emphasizing silhouette and sparkle over neutrality.
It performs best in display contexts such as magazine covers, section headers, posters, cultural programming, and branding that benefits from a classic-yet-striking tone. The pronounced contrast and flared terminals also suit packaging, invitations, and pull quotes where texture and authority are desired. For long passages at small sizes, its sharp modulation and compact counters may read more assertively than quietly.
This typeface projects a dramatic, old-world confidence with a slightly theatrical edge. Its sharp contrasts and assertive silhouettes feel formal and editorial, while the flared endings add a crafted, calligraphic undertone that keeps it from feeling purely mechanical.
The font appears designed to deliver strong headline presence through contrast, flared stroke endings, and tightly controlled, sculpted forms. Its construction prioritizes recognizable, high-impact lettershapes and a refined, heritage-leaning voice suited to prominent typographic moments.
The numerals and caps show strong, graphic silhouettes with wedge-like finishing that reads almost engraved. The lowercase maintains a solid, weighty presence with compact internal spaces and distinctive, flared terminals that add texture in setting.