Serif Flared Tobi 12 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate Gothic' by Bitstream, 'Copperplate EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Copperplate Gothic' by Linotype, 'Copperplate SB' and 'Copperplate SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Copper Penny' by The Fontry, 'Copperplate Gothic' by Tilde, and 'Copperplate' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, branding, posters, authoritative, classic, traditional, institutional, strong presence, classic tone, warm authority, headline clarity, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, sheared joins, calligraphic, robust.
This typeface presents a sturdy serif build with moderate stroke modulation and subtly widening stroke endings that create a flared, slightly calligraphic finish. Serifs are bracketed and softly sculpted rather than sharp or slab-like, giving the outlines a carved, inked feel. Counters are generous and open, with rounded bowls and clear joins that keep forms stable at display sizes. The lowercase shows a traditional serif structure with a two-storey "a" and "g", and the overall rhythm is even and weighty without becoming rigid.
It suits editorial headlines, magazine titling, and book-cover typography where a bold, traditional serif voice is needed. The sturdy construction and open counters also make it a good choice for branding, posters, and other high-impact applications that benefit from a classic yet slightly warm, flared-serif personality.
The overall tone feels classic and authoritative, with an editorial and bookish character that also reads as institutional and formal. The flared details add a touch of warmth and historical nuance, tempering the heaviness with a subtle humanist presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, traditional serif impression with added character through flared stroke endings and softly bracketed serifs. It aims to balance strong presence with readable, familiar letterforms, making it well suited to prominent text that needs to feel established and confident.
Capitals have broad, confident silhouettes and a consistent baseline presence, while numerals appear sturdy and legible with clear differentiation of forms. The punctuation and text setting in the sample show strong color and steady spacing, supporting prominent headlines and short passages where a traditional serif voice is desired.