Serif Flared Meri 2 is a bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, dramatic, classic, stately, formal, display impact, heritage tone, luxury feel, dramatic detail, brand authority, swashy, tapered, bracketed, calligraphic, sculpted.
A heavy, high-contrast serif with sculpted, flared stroke endings and pronounced bracketed joins that give the letters a carved, tapered feel. The proportions run broad and spacious, with wide rounds, generous counters, and a steady, upright stance. Serifs and terminals show a wedge-like expansion rather than blunt slabs, and many curves finish in pointed, slightly swept tips that add motion without becoming cursive. Overall rhythm is assertive and display-oriented, with strong vertical stress and crisp interior shaping in bowls and apertures.
Best suited to headlines, large editorial typography, and brand marks where strong contrast and flared detailing can be appreciated. It can work well for packaging and promotional materials that want a classic-but-expressive voice, while longer text is more appropriate in short, high-impact passages or pull quotes rather than dense body copy.
The tone is bold and ceremonial, combining traditional bookish cues with a more theatrical, poster-ready presence. It reads as confident and slightly flamboyant, suggesting heritage, prestige, and a hint of vintage drama.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif foundation with heightened drama through flared terminals and sculptural contrast, prioritizing display impact and a refined, heritage-leaning character.
Uppercase forms look particularly monumental and stable, while lowercase adds more personality through energetic terminals and compact joins. Numerals are weighty and attention-grabbing, matching the letterforms for impactful headings and large-scale settings.