Serif Flared Pehi 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Panton Rust' by Fontfabric, 'Passenger Sans Cyrillic' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Murs Gothic' by Kobuzan, 'Core Sans A' by S-Core, 'Crique Grotesk' by Stawix, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, playful, retro, display, punchy, folksy, attention, nostalgia, warmth, branding, decorative, flared terminals, soft corners, bulbous, bouncy, ink-trap like.
A heavy, rounded serif design with broad proportions and pronounced flared terminals that make strokes feel sculpted rather than mechanical. Curves are generously inflated and transitions are smooth, giving counters and bowls a soft, almost ballooned geometry. Serifs and stroke endings spread outward with a subtle wedge-like flare, creating a rhythmic, stamped look across capitals and lowercase. The overall texture is compact and dark, with steady stroke weight and minimal contrast, and a slightly irregular, lively width rhythm from letter to letter.
Best suited to short, prominent applications such as headlines, posters, storefront-style signage, packaging, and logo wordmarks where its chunky flared detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for playful editorial pull quotes or title treatments, especially at medium-to-large sizes where counters stay clear and the sculpted terminals read cleanly.
The font projects a cheerful, throwback personality—bold and friendly with a hint of carnival or mid‑century advertising energy. Its flared, chunky forms feel approachable and humorous rather than formal, making text read as enthusiastic and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to blend serif tradition with a bold, decorative flare, prioritizing character and impact over neutrality. Its softened geometry and exaggerated terminals suggest a display face built to feel warm, exuberant, and slightly nostalgic while remaining legible at headline sizes.
In running text the heavy color and wide set quickly dominate the page, so spacing and line length become important for comfort. The most distinctive signature is the consistent flare at terminals and serifed joins, which adds motion and a hand-cut, poster-like character even in simple words and numerals.