Serif Flared Gusa 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, retro, energetic, assertive, playful, impact, motion, display, retro appeal, personality, flared, swashy, rounded, bracketed, dynamic.
A very heavy italic serif with strongly flared stroke endings and compact, sculpted counters. The letterforms lean decisively forward, with broad, rounded joins and wedge-like terminals that create a lively, brush-and-metal hybrid feel. Serifs are short and integrated rather than long and delicate, and the overall color is dense with clear, readable interior space despite the weight. Numerals and capitals show pronounced curvature and swelling at terminals, adding a sense of motion and emphasis.
Best suited to display settings where impact matters: headlines, posters, signage, and bold brand marks. It can work well on packaging and promotional materials where a retro-energized voice is desired, and it holds up in short blocks of text or punchy subheads when given adequate size and spacing.
The face reads bold, fast, and expressive—suggesting vintage display typography with a confident, athletic push. Its forward slant and chunky flares give it a spirited, promotional tone that feels attention-seeking and upbeat rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with an italic, forward-driving posture and flared serif details that add personality. It prioritizes expressiveness and instant recognition over quiet neutrality, aiming for a vintage-leaning, high-energy display role.
Rhythm is driven by alternating thick strokes and flared finishes, producing a strong baseline presence and punchy word shapes. The lowercase features rounded, slightly calligraphic constructions (notably in a, g, and y), which adds character and helps it stand out in short phrases and headlines.