Serif Flared Beti 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Costaline' by Mega Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book design, headlines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classic, refinement, tradition, display elegance, editorial clarity, crisp, delicate, bracketed, calligraphic, airy.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with finely tapered hairlines and firm, flared stroke endings that read as subtly calligraphic rather than mechanical. Capitals are poised and classical in proportion, with sharp apexes and neatly bracketed transitions into serifs. Lowercase shows a clear oldstyle influence with a single-storey “g,” a modest x-height, and gently cupped terminals that keep the rhythm lively. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with slender joins and clean, sculpted curves that hold up well at display sizes.
Well suited to magazine and journal typography, book covers, and literary interiors where a refined serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and elegant branding applications that benefit from crisp contrast and classical proportions.
The overall tone is cultured and editorial, combining sophistication with a lightly dramatic sparkle from the contrast and flaring. It feels traditional and bookish, but not heavy—more airy, polished, and suited to refined typography than blunt utility.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic, flared serif—balancing traditional forms with sharp, high-contrast detailing for strong presence in display and polished reading in larger text sizes.
In text settings, the spacing and counters create an open, readable texture, while the sharp serifs and thin horizontals add a crisp edge. The design’s flare at stroke endings gives stems a graceful lift, reinforcing a formal, print-oriented character.