Serif Flared Vaho 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, warm, humanist, friendly, literary, classic, text readability, warmth, classic tone, humanist character, flared terminals, soft serifs, calligraphic, rounded joins, open apertures.
A low-contrast text face with gently flared stroke endings that read as soft, integrated serifs rather than sharp brackets. Strokes are mostly monolinear with subtle modulation, and curves are round and open, giving counters and apertures generous interior space. Proportions are moderately compact with a steady rhythm, and the design favors smooth joins and slightly tapered terminals on letters like C, S, and a. Numerals and capitals feel coordinated with the lowercase through consistent flare behavior and rounded geometry.
Well-suited to reading environments such as books, long-form editorial, and magazine text where an easy, warm texture is desirable. It can also support refined branding and packaging that want a classic feel without the stiffness of sharper, higher-contrast serifs.
The overall tone is approachable and quietly traditional, blending bookish familiarity with a mild calligraphic warmth. It feels calm and composed rather than technical, with a friendly softness that keeps longer passages from looking rigid.
The design appears intended to provide a comfortable text rhythm while adding character through flared terminals and softened serifs. Its restrained contrast and open forms aim for dependable legibility, while the gentle tapering adds a subtle, humanist signature.
The flaring at stroke ends is a defining feature throughout, creating a subtle handmade impression without becoming decorative. The shapes remain clean and legible in paragraph settings, with clear differentiation between similar forms and a consistent, even color on the page.