Serif Other Kobi 14 is a very bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, mastheads, book covers, dramatic, vintage, theatrical, editorial, authoritative, space-saving impact, display emphasis, vintage character, dramatic tone, condensed, vertical stress, wedge serifs, flared terminals, spiky details.
A condensed display serif with strong vertical emphasis and sharp, wedge-like serifs. Strokes show pronounced contrast, with hairline joins and terminals set against heavy stems, creating a crisp, chiseled rhythm. Many letters feature subtly flared ends and pointed, ink-trap-like notches that add bite to counters and joins. The lowercase is compact with a tall x-height and tight apertures, while capitals are narrow and imposing; numerals follow the same narrow, high-contrast construction for a consistent texture in mixed setting.
Best suited for headlines, mastheads, and poster typography where compact width and strong contrast can carry impact. It also fits packaging and book-cover titling that benefits from a vintage, high-drama serif voice, especially where space is tight but presence is needed.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical, blending a classic editorial feel with a slightly gothic, poster-era edge. Its tight, vertical cadence reads as formal and commanding, with sharp details that make it feel dramatic and attention-seeking rather than quiet or purely bookish.
The design appears intended as a space-saving display serif that maximizes impact through condensed proportions, strong contrast, and sharply articulated serifs. Its distinctive notches and flared terminals suggest a goal of adding decorative character while maintaining a disciplined, upright structure.
In text lines, the condensed proportions create a dense, dark typographic color with prominent vertical striping. The sharp terminals and narrow counters become more assertive as size increases, making the face especially suited to display use where its pointed details remain clear.