Serif Flared Wenan 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, long-form, magazines, academic, classic, literary, refined, traditional, formal, readability, tradition, warmth, authority, oldstyle, bracketed, tapered, calligraphic, warm.
A text-oriented serif with tapered strokes that broaden toward the terminals, producing subtly flared, bracketed serifs rather than blunt slabs. The color is even and calm, with moderate stroke modulation and smooth transitions at joins. Capitals are stately and fairly narrow in feel, while the lowercase shows a traditional rhythm with rounded bowls, a two-storey “a,” and softly cupped, angled terminals. Figures align comfortably with the text, and the overall spacing reads balanced with a measured, bookish texture.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also support headlines and pull quotes at larger sizes when a dignified, classic voice is needed without excessive sharpness or high contrast.
The tone is classical and composed, evoking editorial and literary settings. Its gently calligraphic shaping and flared endings add warmth and gravitas without becoming ornate, giving it a quietly authoritative presence.
Likely intended to deliver a familiar, readable serif for continuous text while adding personality through tapered, flared stroke endings. The design balances neutrality and character, aiming for comfortable legibility alongside an understated, traditional elegance.
The design leans toward oldstyle proportions: open counters, restrained contrast, and terminals that feel slightly sheared rather than geometric. In running text, the forms maintain clarity while preserving a traditional, crafted character.