Serif Flared Opro 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Elan' by ITC (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, packaging, confident, editorial, heritage, stately, authoritative, impact, tradition, distinctiveness, display, bracketed, flared, ink-trap feel, wedge serifs, soft corners.
A very heavy serif with pronounced flaring at stroke ends and wedge-like, bracketed serifs that give terminals a carved, inked-in look. The construction is compact in the counters and generous in the stems, producing strong dark color and an emphatic rhythm. Curves are full and slightly squarish at joins, while diagonals and arms finish with sharp, tapered edges; the overall impression is robust rather than delicate. Uppercase proportions feel broad and steady, and the lowercase shows traditional, two-storey forms (notably a and g) with sturdy bowls and short, weighty extenders.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as headlines, posters, and magazine display where its dark color and distinctive flared serif endings can carry a composition. It can also work well in branding and packaging that want a traditional, confident voice with a tactile, print-like texture.
The tone is bold and declarative, with a classic, print-forward character that reads as editorial and heritage-leaning. Its flared detailing adds a subtle old-world warmth, balancing authority with a crafted, traditional presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact while retaining a classical serif structure, using flared stroke endings and wedge serifs to add character and a crafted, heritage-inflected finish.
Figures are similarly weighty and highly legible at display sizes, with strong silhouettes and clear differentiation. Spacing in the sample text supports dense, headline-style setting where the heavy serifs and flared terminals contribute to a cohesive, textured line.