Serif Flared Fune 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, mastheads, packaging, sturdy, authoritative, vintage, editorial, dramatic, impact, heritage, display clarity, brand presence, drama, bracketed, flared terminals, teardrop terminals, high-impact, ink-trap feel.
A heavy serif with compact counters and pronounced, bracketed serifs that flare out from the stems, giving the letterforms a carved, chiseled presence. Strokes are broadly uniform with noticeable swelling into terminals and joins, producing a slightly sculptural rhythm rather than a purely mechanical one. The shapes lean on strong verticals and wide, stable proportions, with rounded letters (O, C) showing tight internal space and crisp edge transitions. Terminals often end in subtle teardrop-like points and wedgey cuts, adding sharpness and tension to the otherwise massive silhouettes.
This design is well suited to headline-driven work where strong presence is required: posters, editorial display, book covers, mastheads, and bold packaging. It can also work for short pull quotes and titling where a dense, traditional voice is desirable, especially at larger sizes where the terminal detailing is more visible.
The overall tone is commanding and traditional, with a distinctly old-school print flavor—confident, slightly theatrical, and built for emphasis. Its heavy mass and flared detailing suggest heritage and gravitas, while the pointed terminals add a hint of drama and punch.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact while retaining a classic serif identity, using flared stroke endings and sharp terminal shaping to keep heavy forms lively and distinctive. It prioritizes display clarity and a heritage-leaning personality over airy text color or long-form readability.
In the sample text, the dense color and tight apertures create a bold, continuous texture that reads best when given generous tracking and leading. The numerals share the same weighty, flared finishing, keeping headlines and mixed alphanumeric settings visually consistent.