Serif Flared Annin 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book design, headlines, pull quotes, classic, formal, literary, refined, refinement, editorial voice, space saving, text clarity, classic tone, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, elegant, modulated.
A high-contrast serif with a narrow, vertically oriented build and clear stroke modulation. Serifs are small and bracketed with a subtly flared, tapered feel at terminals, giving stems a gently calligraphic finish rather than blunt endings. Counters are relatively tight and oval, with smooth curves and clean joins; the overall rhythm is compact and even. Lowercase shows a tall x-height with crisp, delicate hairlines and slightly more robust verticals, producing a sharp, polished texture in text.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a refined, high-contrast voice is desired—magazine headlines, section openers, book covers, and pull quotes. It can also serve as a text face for short-to-medium passages when set with comfortable leading, especially in print-oriented layouts where its crisp modulation and narrow set help conserve horizontal space.
The tone is traditional and poised, with an editorial seriousness that reads as cultured and literary. Its contrast and narrow proportions add a touch of drama and sophistication, making it feel premium and well-mannered rather than casual.
Designed to deliver a classic serif presence with a contemporary neatness: narrow, vertical forms for efficiency and authority, paired with flared, bracketed finishing for elegance and continuity in text. The tall x-height suggests an intent to preserve clarity at typical reading sizes while retaining a sophisticated, high-contrast silhouette.
The capitals feel stately and controlled, while the lowercase keeps readability through open apertures and strong vertical stress. Numerals follow the same contrast and serif detailing, blending seamlessly with running text and maintaining an elegant, print-like cadence.