Serif Flared Bena 2 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, magazine, branding, posters, elegant, refined, modern classic, fashion, luxury feel, editorial clarity, display impact, classic refinement, hairline serifs, flared terminals, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, crisp apexes.
This typeface presents a high-contrast serif construction with thin hairlines and strong, tapered main strokes that subtly widen into flared endings. Serifs are delicate and bracketed, with sharp, clean joins and pointed apexes on letters like A and V that read crisp rather than calligraphic. Capitals are tall and poised with a balanced, classical proportion, while the lowercase shows compact, controlled forms and a single-storey g with an expressive ear. Overall spacing feels measured and even, producing a smooth text rhythm with clear letter separation despite the fine details.
Well-suited to editorial design, magazine headlines, pull quotes, and brand identities that benefit from a refined, high-contrast voice. It can also perform in larger-size applications such as posters, invitations, and packaging where the delicate hairlines and flared terminals can be appreciated.
The overall tone is polished and cultured, combining contemporary sharpness with classic book and magazine refinement. It reads as luxurious and fashion-forward without becoming ornamental, giving headlines an elevated, confident presence and text a composed, literary character.
The design appears intended to deliver a sophisticated serif with dramatic contrast and crisp detailing, optimized for high-impact typography while preserving disciplined proportions for coherent paragraph color. Its flared stroke endings and fine serifs suggest an aim for elegance and distinction in contemporary publishing and branding contexts.
The numerals follow the same contrast logic, with curving figures (2, 3, 5) showing pronounced thick–thin transitions and the 0 remaining clean and open. The Q features a distinctive, sweeping tail that adds personality in display settings, while round letters (C, G, O, S) maintain consistent vertical stress and smooth curvature.