Serif Flared Kohi 4 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, brand marks, book covers, classic, dramatic, editorial, retro, display impact, vintage tone, editorial emphasis, distinctive branding, bracketed, ball terminals, ink traps, teardrop terminals, sculpted.
A heavy, high-contrast serif with compact proportions and strongly sculpted curves. Stems swell into flared, bracketed endings, and many joins show subtle scooped/ink-trap shaping that keeps counters open at bold sizes. Terminals frequently finish in soft teardrops or ball-like forms, giving the outlines a carved, slightly calligraphic feel despite the upright construction. Counters are relatively tight and rounded, with an energetic mix of straight, weighty verticals and deeply curved bowls.
Best suited to large-size settings where its contrast, flared serifs, and sculpted terminals can read clearly—headlines, posters, covers, labels, and brand lockups. It can also work for short bursts of text (pull quotes, section openers), but its dense weight and stylized detailing make it less ideal for extended body copy.
The overall tone is assertive and theatrical, with a vintage editorial flavor. Its bold presence and shaped terminals feel traditional yet playful, evoking classic display typography used for headlines, packaging, and signage.
The design appears intended as a bold display serif that combines traditional serif structure with flared, shaped stroke endings to create impact and character. The carved joins and rounded terminals suggest a focus on strong rhythm and legibility at large sizes while maintaining a distinctive, vintage-leaning voice.
Lowercase forms lean toward stout, headline-oriented shapes, with a single-storey a and g and prominent ear/terminal details. The numerals are chunky and expressive, matching the letterforms’ flared finishes and giving figures a poster-like prominence.