Serif Flared Petu 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gotham' and 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Morandi' by Monotype, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Jasan' by Storm Type Foundry, 'Robusta' by Tilde, 'Elysio' by Type Dynamic, and 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logotypes, vintage, western, playful, punchy, showcard, display impact, retro flavor, signage feel, brand character, flared, bracketed, bulky, rounded, high-impact.
A heavy, compact serif with pronounced flared terminals and broad, softly bracketed serifs that give strokes a swelling, sculpted feel. Counters are relatively tight and shapes lean toward rounded, chunky forms, producing a dense texture in words. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g with sturdy joins and short extenders, while numerals are wide and weighty with strong top-and-bottom anchoring. Overall rhythm is energetic and slightly irregular in silhouette, emphasizing mass and terminal flare over fine detail.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display typography where maximum impact is needed. It works well for signage, packaging, and branding marks that want a vintage or Western-leaning voice, and it can add character to short pull quotes or title treatments when set with generous spacing.
The letterforms project a bold, nostalgic tone with a touch of Americana show-lettering. Its thick strokes and flared endings feel confident and attention-grabbing, balancing friendliness with a rugged, poster-like presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold display voice built around flared stroke endings and sturdy, rounded forms, prioritizing personality and presence over neutrality. Its construction suggests an aim toward classic poster and sign-painting inspired typography that remains legible at large sizes while feeling expressive and warm.
In text settings the dark color builds quickly, so spacing and line length will strongly affect readability; it visually prefers larger sizes where the flared terminals and internal shapes can breathe. The design’s distinctive terminal treatment creates strong word shapes, especially in all-caps and short phrases.