Serif Flared Kobi 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chakai' by Latinotype and 'Enfluence' by Thera Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, magazines, branding, editorial, dramatic, classic, confident, formal, impact, heritage, readability, character, bracketed, tapered, calligraphic, sculpted, crisp.
This typeface is a sturdy serif with pronounced contrast and sculpted, tapering strokes that flare into sharply bracketed terminals. Capitals are broad and stable with strong vertical emphasis, while curves show a slightly calligraphic modulation that gives counters a carved, inked feel. Serifs are not slabby; they read as flared and wedge-like, with crisp apexes on forms such as A, V, W, and Y and lively, angled terminals on letters like C, G, S, and a. The lowercase maintains a compact, readable rhythm with a single-storey a and g and a modestly sized x-height relative to the robust caps; numerals are similarly weighty with clear, classic silhouettes.
It is well suited to headlines, magazine and book-cover typography, and brand marks that need a strong, classic presence. The pronounced modeling and sharp terminals make it especially effective for short-to-medium text at larger sizes, such as pull quotes, section titles, and packaging copy where character is prioritized.
The overall tone is authoritative and editorial, balancing classical bookishness with a theatrical, poster-ready punch. Its sharp flare and high-contrast modeling give it a dramatic voice that feels confident and slightly historic, without becoming overly ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with added energy through flared terminals and sculpted contrast, creating a display-forward face that still carries familiar, readable proportions.
Spacing appears generous and the weight distribution is deliberate, helping the heavy strokes remain legible at display sizes. The design’s distinctive identity comes from its consistent flaring at stroke endings and the crisp, triangular shaping on many joints and terminals.