Serif Flared Edmu 2 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, mastheads, book covers, branding, dramatic, editorial, historic, theatrical, authoritative, impact, economy, vintage display, drama, distinctiveness, high-waisted, tapered, wedge serif, flared stems, spiky terminals.
A condensed, high-waisted serif with strongly tapered strokes that swell into sharp, wedge-like terminals. The letterforms show pronounced flare at the ends of verticals and diagonals, producing a chiseled silhouette and a lively, slightly irregular rhythm from glyph to glyph. Counters are compact and apertures tend to be tight, while ascenders and capitals read tall and prominent. Numerals share the same sculpted modulation, with pointed joins and brisk curves that keep the set crisp at display sizes.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, mastheads, and book or album covers where the flared terminals can register clearly. It can also work for branding and packaging that wants a classic-yet-dramatic serif voice, while longer passages will typically need larger sizes and careful spacing to maintain clarity.
The overall tone feels emphatic and stage-ready, combining a vintage, poster-era sharpness with a formal, authoritative presence. Its spiky flares and condensed stance give it a dramatic voice suited to attention-grabbing headlines rather than quiet neutrality.
The type appears designed to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint, using tapered strokes and flared endings to create a distinctive, carved look. Its proportions and sharp terminal treatment suggest a focus on expressive display use and strong typographic personality.
The design relies on flare and taper more than bracketed serif detailing, so edges read as cut and faceted rather than softly modeled. In text settings the condensed proportions and tight interior spaces create a dense, punchy texture that benefits from generous tracking and larger sizes.