Serif Flared Hamiv 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Impara' by Hoftype, 'Amostra' by Latinotype, 'Gosent' by NamelaType, 'Levnam' by ParaType, 'Organic Pro' by Positype, 'Nylo' by René Bieder, and 'Core Sans N SC' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, logotypes, confident, retro, sporty, editorial, warm, display impact, expressive italic, brand presence, retro flavor, flared terminals, bracketed serifs, soft curves, swashy tail, rounded joins.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with flared, bracketed terminals and softly sculpted curves. Strokes show moderate modulation, with swelling at joins and at the ends of stems that produces a carved, muscular rhythm rather than sharp, hairline detailing. The letterforms are broad and compactly spaced in feel, with rounded counters, sturdy bowls, and a distinctly shaped ‘Q’ tail; lowercase shows lively entry/exit strokes and pronounced italic construction. Numerals follow the same weight and curvature, keeping a consistent, display-oriented color across the set.
Best suited to display settings where weight and slant can work as a graphic element—headlines, posters, cover lines, and punchy callouts. It can also serve well in branding, packaging, and wordmarks where a retro-spirited, high-impact serif is desired, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, blending classic serif cues with a punchy, vintage-leaning italic attitude. It reads as bold and personable—more exuberant than formal—giving headlines a sense of motion and showmanship.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a confident italic gesture, using flared serif endings and moderate contrast to keep the forms readable while projecting a bold, characterful voice. Its shaping emphasizes motion and presence, suggesting a headline-first role rather than quiet text neutrality.
The flaring at terminals and the rounded, slightly bulbous stress points create a strong texture at larger sizes, while the italic slant and tight internal shapes can feel dense in long passages. The design’s distinctive ‘a’, single-storey ‘g’, and curved ‘t’ lend a clearly stylized voice that stands out in branding and titling.