Serif Flared Fima 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gutofic' by Concepta Digital (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, book covers, magazines, posters, branding, editorial, classic, formal, authoritative, literary, impact, heritage, refinement, authority, bracketed, calligraphic, sculpted, ink-trap feel, sharp terminals.
A high-contrast serif with sculpted, flared stroke endings and pronounced bracketed serifs that give stems a carved, chiseled presence. The letterforms show strong thick–thin transitions, crisp triangular and wedge-like terminals, and slightly concave joins that create an ink-trap-like bite in places. Proportions lean traditional with moderate widths, sturdy capitals, and a steady, upright rhythm; the lowercase uses a two-storey a and g with compact, ball-like terminals and pronounced serifs that keep texture dense and punchy. Numerals are similarly weighty and formal, with sharp entry/exit strokes and clear contrast that reads well at display sizes.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and titling where contrast and flared serifs can show their detail. It also fits book covers and magazine work that benefits from a traditional, editorial voice, and can support branding for heritage, cultural, or formal institutions when used at larger sizes.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, evoking editorial typography, bookish tradition, and institutional formality. Its sharp terminals and dramatic contrast add a slightly theatrical, vintage energy while remaining composed and structured.
The design appears intended to merge classical serif structure with expressive, flared finishing, producing a display-forward text face that feels both traditional and assertive. Its detailed terminals and pronounced contrast aim to create impact and a refined, crafted texture in setting.
The design relies on dark, confident verticals and crisp finishing details, producing a strong typographic color in paragraphs. Pointed apexes and wedge terminals in letters like A, V, W, and Y reinforce a cut-stone feel, while rounded counters (C, O, Q) keep the forms from becoming overly rigid.