Serif Flared Egpe 2 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, editorial display, vintage, theatrical, quirky, bookish, poster-like, attention-grabbing, vintage flavor, display impact, distinctive voice, flared serifs, tapered joins, pinched apertures, high-waisted, ink-trap feel.
This typeface shows strongly tapered, flaring stroke endings that read as soft, wedge-like serifs and subtly trumpet-shaped terminals. Stems are compact and tall, with narrow internal counters and pinched apertures that create a lively, slightly compressed rhythm. The contrast is noticeable without becoming hairline, with swelling and tapering that suggests brush or engraving influence rather than mechanical construction. Curves are tight and vertical stress is apparent in rounded letters, while joins and shoulders often narrow before expanding into terminals, adding a distinctive “cinched” silhouette.
Best suited for posters, headlines, and other display settings where its condensed proportions and flared stroke endings can project personality. It can work well in branding and packaging that aims for a vintage or theatrical feel, and in editorial display use where a strong typographic voice is desired. For longer text, it performs most comfortably at larger sizes where the narrow counters and pinched apertures have room to breathe.
The overall tone feels vintage and theatrical, with a quirky elegance that recalls old posters, show bills, and display typography. Its condensed energy and flared endings give it a confident, slightly dramatic voice that stands out even in short phrases. The texture is assertive and characterful, leaning toward expressive readability rather than neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, condensed display serif with flared terminals and a dramatic, vintage-leaning texture. Its shaping emphasizes punchy word silhouettes and expressive stroke modulation, aiming to be memorable and authoritative in titles and short copy.
Uppercase forms present a consistent narrow stance and sturdy presence, while lowercase keeps the same condensed momentum with compact bowls and pronounced terminal flare. Numerals follow the same display logic, with bold verticals and stylized curves that prioritize personality over strict uniformity. In the sample text, the type forms a dark, continuous color, with the flaring terminals creating a subtly patterned edge along word shapes.