Serif Flared Wobem 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, quotations, classic, literary, refined, traditional, readability, classic tone, editorial polish, warm formality, flared terminals, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, open counters, generous spacing.
This serif presents a crisp, bookish construction with gently flared stroke endings and softly bracketed serifs that feel carved rather than sharply slabbed. Strokes show a measured contrast and smooth transitions, with rounded joins and a calm, even texture in running text. Uppercase forms are stately and slightly narrow in presence, while the lowercase maintains open counters and clear differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals appear lining-style with elegant curves and subtle terminal flare, matching the text rhythm.
It works well for book interiors, long-form editorial typography, and magazine layouts where a classic serif voice and comfortable readability are desired. The design also suits pull quotes, section headings, and refined display lines where the flared terminals can be appreciated at larger sizes without losing textual calm.
The overall tone is composed and cultivated, evoking traditional publishing and formal correspondence. Its flared terminals add a lightly calligraphic warmth that keeps the texture from feeling rigid, lending an understated sophistication suited to serious, narrative content.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif proportions with subtle flaring at terminals to achieve a familiar literary voice while adding a touch of crafted, calligraphic character. The aim seems to be a versatile text face that remains dignified in continuous reading and elegant in titles.
In the sample text, the face holds together with a steady baseline and consistent spacing, producing a smooth gray value at larger paragraph sizes. Curved letters (C, G, O, Q) show generous interior space, and diagonals and arms resolve into tapered, flared endpoints that reinforce the type’s engraved, classical character.