Serif Flared Kyhi 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, mastheads, authoritative, classic, stately, dramatic, impact, space saving, tradition, authority, display clarity, bracketed, flared terminals, vertical stress, crisp serifs, tight spacing.
A compact serif with sturdy, weighty strokes and clearly bracketed, flared terminals that widen into the serifs. The proportions are condensed with tall capitals and a steady vertical rhythm, while curves show a gentle vertical stress and clean joins. Serifs are sharp and tapered rather than blocky, giving the letters crisp edges and a sculpted silhouette. Lowercase forms keep a traditional structure with a two-storey “a,” closed apertures in several letters, and sturdy bowls; figures appear lining with strong, stable shapes.
Well suited to headlines, magazine and newspaper-style editorial typography, and display lines where a compact footprint is useful. It also fits book covers, mastheads, and posters that benefit from a classic serif voice and strong contrast on the page.
The overall tone is formal and commanding, with an old-style editorial seriousness. Its tight, high-contrast silhouette reads as traditional and slightly theatrical, suited to messaging that wants gravitas and presence rather than softness or neutrality.
The design appears aimed at delivering a traditional serif look with extra punch and economy of space. By combining condensed proportions with flared, bracketed serifs and a dark text color, it seeks to provide high-impact typography for prominent titles and short-form reading.
The condensed build and strong serifs create dense, dark text color, especially in longer passages. Distinctive, flared stroke endings add character at display sizes, while the compact spacing and closed counters can make extended text feel heavy if set too small or too tight.