Serif Flared Opne 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Formata' and 'Formata W1G' by Berthold, 'FS Blake' by Fontsmith, 'Clearface Gothic' by Linotype, 'Clearface Gothic SB' and 'Clearface Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Cleargothic Pro' by SoftMaker, 'Indecise' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Clearface Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, book covers, confident, retro, editorial, authoritative, clubby, display impact, nostalgic tone, high presence, brand voice, bracketed, flared, bulbous, softened, compact.
A heavy, high-ink serif with pronounced flaring into wedge-like terminals and compact, rounded counters. Strokes feel sculpted rather than purely geometric, with smooth curves and subtly bracketed joins that keep the weight transitions controlled. Uppercase forms are broad and steady, while the lowercase shows a sturdy, compact rhythm with short extenders and a substantial, ball-like i/j dot. Numerals are wide and sturdy, matching the letterforms’ dense color and strong baseline presence.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks where its dense color and flared serif character can do the work—magazine/editorial titles, posters, branding marks, and packaging. It can also serve for prominent pull quotes or cover typography where a confident, vintage-leaning voice is desired.
The overall tone is assertive and attention-grabbing, with a slightly nostalgic, display-forward character. Its flared terminals and generous weight give it a punchy, poster-like confidence that reads as bold, friendly, and a bit theatrical rather than delicate or academic.
The likely intention is a bold display serif that merges classic serif structure with flared, wedge-like terminals to maximize impact at large sizes. It appears designed to deliver strong shelf presence and a distinctive rhythm without relying on extreme contrast or delicate details.
The design produces a very dark typographic color with strong internal shapes, making letterspacing and counters feel especially important in longer settings. Curved letters (C, G, S, O) emphasize roundness, while the flared endings add a rhythmic, stamped quality across lines of text.