Serif Flared Kofa 5 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, formal, traditional, confident, stately, display impact, classic authority, engraved feel, headline clarity, bracketed, sculpted, wedge-like, calligraphic, crisp.
A robust serif with pronounced contrast and strongly modeled strokes. Vertical stems read as weighty and steady, while curves and diagonals taper into sharp, wedge-like terminals that often feel flared and chiseled rather than purely hairline. Serifs are firmly bracketed and triangular in spirit, giving joins a sculpted, ink-trap-free solidity. The overall rhythm is energetic for a serif: counters are compact, curves are taut, and details like the pointed inner joins and angled terminals create a lively, carved silhouette across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Well-suited to headlines, magazine typography, book and album covers, and brand marks that benefit from a confident, traditional serif voice. Its strong contrast and flared terminals help it stand out in short phrases, titling, and large-size settings, where the sculpted details can be appreciated. It can also work for subheads or emphasis in editorial layouts when paired with a calmer text face.
The tone is classic and authoritative, with a slightly dramatic, engraved flavor. It suggests heritage publishing and institutional confidence while staying crisp and impactful at display sizes. The sharp terminals and strong contrast add a touch of theatricality that can feel ceremonial or old-world without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to modernize a classic serif tradition through bold weight, sculpted contrast, and wedge-like finishing that recalls engraved or calligraphic influences. The emphasis is on impact and character—delivering a dignified, historic tone with crisp edges and energetic rhythm for display-driven typography.
Capital forms appear broad and stately, with diagonals (notably in V/W/X) showing a strong taper and angular finishing. Lowercase maintains a sturdy texture with distinctive, pointed terminals on letters like a/c/e/s and a compact, punchy presence in the sample text. Numerals are heavy and expressive, matching the letterforms’ sculpted contrast and giving headings and pull quotes a consistent, emphatic color.