Serif Flared Usha 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, institutional, classic, scholarly, literary, formal, text readability, classic tone, print utility, subtle character, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, oldstyle figures, transitional, open counters.
A serif text face with softly flared stroke endings and bracketed serifs that give the strokes a subtly sculpted, calligraphic feel. The contrast is moderate and the stress reads as gently angled, with rounded joins and smooth curves that keep the texture even in paragraphs. Proportions are traditional and steady: generous capitals with confident horizontals, a readable lowercase with open counters, and understated, rounded terminals on letters like c, e, and s. Numerals appear oldstyle (text figures), integrating smoothly with lowercase rhythm rather than standing as lining figures.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine editorial, where its moderate contrast and open shapes support comfortable text color. The confident capitals and distinctive flared finishing also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and brand or institutional materials that need a traditional, trustworthy tone.
The overall tone is classical and bookish, evoking established print typography and institutional polish. Its flared details add a refined, slightly humanist warmth without becoming decorative, maintaining a composed, authoritative voice.
Likely designed as a versatile serif for text-first settings, combining classical proportions with subtly flared, calligraphy-informed endings to add character while preserving clarity and restraint.
Spacing and rhythm look balanced for continuous reading, with clear differentiation between similar forms (e.g., I, l, and 1) and a sturdy presence in capitals for display lines. The italic is not shown; the samples present a consistent roman style across headings and text.