Serif Flared Lyly 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, magazines, posters, branding, editorial, authoritative, classic, formal, literary, impact, authority, editorial voice, classic revival, clarity, bracketed, wedge serifs, beaked terminals, strong contrast, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with sturdy verticals and sharply tapered joins, showing pronounced bracketed wedge serifs that often flare as strokes meet the baseline and caps. The letterforms are relatively broad, with generous counters and a steady, upright rhythm; curves are smooth and confident, and terminals frequently end in small beaks or angled cuts. In text, the weight and contrast create a strong black presence while maintaining clear interior space, giving lines a solid, structured texture.
Best suited to display and larger text settings such as headlines, cover typography, pull quotes, and magazine or newspaper-style layouts where strong contrast and serif detail can be appreciated. It can also serve for branding and packaging that aims for a classic, authoritative voice.
The overall tone is traditional and commanding, with a distinctly editorial flavor. It evokes bookish, institutional confidence—serious and polished rather than playful—suited to messages that need clarity with gravitas.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classic serif authority: broad proportions, crisp contrast, and flared, bracketed serif behavior that adds drama without becoming ornate. It prioritizes impact and editorial presence while keeping forms traditional and legible.
Capitals feel especially monumental due to their width and prominent serifs, while the lowercase maintains a readable, steady cadence with compact apertures that keep the color dense. Numerals follow the same assertive, high-contrast logic, with clear silhouettes that read well at display sizes.