Serif Flared Egla 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titles, branding, posters, classic, authoritative, literary, formal, classic tone, compact setting, strong presence, heritage feel, crafted detail, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, high-shouldered, crisp, calligraphic.
This typeface is a compact serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and subtly flared stroke endings that widen into the terminals. Strokes show moderate contrast, with sturdy verticals and tapering joins that give the letters a slightly calligraphic, chiseled feel. Curves are taut and controlled, counters are relatively narrow, and the overall rhythm is vertical and economical, producing a dark, solid text color. Uppercase forms feel stately and compact, while the lowercase maintains clear structure with firm serifs and a restrained, traditional skeleton.
Well-suited for headlines and short passages in editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also serve effectively in book-title treatments, institutional or heritage-leaning branding, and poster typography that benefits from compact width and firm, flared detailing.
The overall tone is classic and serious, evoking bookish, editorial typography with a quietly historic character. The flared endings add a touch of craftsmanship and ceremony without becoming decorative, supporting an authoritative and literary voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif color with added energy from flared terminals—combining classical proportions with a slightly carved, handcrafted finish for confident display and editorial use.
The numerals and capitals read with a strong vertical emphasis, and the tight proportions help maintain presence at display sizes. The spacing in the sample suggests the design favors compact setting, with shapes that stay legible while keeping a dense, composed texture.