Serif Flared Kohu 7 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, mastheads, posters, branding, authoritative, editorial, heritage, dramatic, formal, impact, engraved feel, classic voice, display emphasis, brand authority, wedge serif, bracketed, incised, sculptural, display.
A heavy, high-contrast serif with sculpted, wedge-like terminals and pronounced flaring where strokes meet the serifs. Curves are round but tightly controlled, with sharp interior joins and crisp, chiseled cut-ins that create a carved, incised feel. The capitals are broad and commanding with strong vertical stress, while the lowercase shows a compact rhythm with sturdy stems, short-to-moderate extenders, and firm, triangular finishing strokes. Numerals are bold and stylized, with prominent contrast and dramatic shapes that read as more display-oriented than neutral.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, and cover typography where strong presence and a classical voice are desired. It can work for short editorial decks and pull quotes at larger sizes, as well as branding for heritage, luxury, or cultural institutions where a carved, authoritative serif is appropriate.
The overall tone is assertive and traditional, evoking engraved signage and classic editorial titling. Its sharp, flared endings and deep contrast add drama and formality, making text feel ceremonial and emphatic rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, engraved-like serif voice by combining strong contrast with flared, wedge terminals and tightly sculpted joins. The goal seems to be maximum impact and a sense of tradition while retaining crisp, graphic clarity in display settings.
The font’s distinctive wedge terminals and angular cut-ins are consistent across rounds and diagonals, giving the alphabet a cohesive, carved texture. In paragraph sample settings, the strong contrast and pronounced serifs create a dense, high-impact color that favors larger sizes and shorter lines.