Serif Flared Upgav 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Accia Flare' by Mint Type and 'Leksikal Flare' and 'Leksikal Sans' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, readability, warmth, classic tone, text texture, editorial voice, bracketed, tapered, calligraphic, soft, bookish.
This typeface shows a serif structure with gently tapered strokes that flare into the terminals, producing a subtle “inked” finish rather than blunt cut-offs. Contrast is moderate, with rounded joins and softly bracketed serifs that keep the texture smooth in continuous reading. Proportions lean open and generously set, with rounded bowls (C, O) and a readable, slightly sturdy lowercase; the roman has an oldstyle-leaning feel in the rhythm, while still appearing controlled and even. Numerals and capitals maintain the same calm stroke behavior, with curved forms staying full and stable and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) carrying slight swelling toward the ends.
It is well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine articles, where its moderated contrast and soft flaring keep the page comfortable. It can also serve in refined branding, invitations, and institutional communications that benefit from a classical serif voice with a slightly handcrafted finish.
The overall tone feels traditional and composed, with an editorial polish suited to serious, text-forward communication. The flared terminals add a touch of warmth and craft, giving the design a literary, bookish presence rather than a purely clinical one.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable, classical serif with added warmth through flared terminals and gentle tapering, creating an elegant text face that remains sturdy and consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
In the sample text, the face holds together as a coherent paragraph texture: letterspacing appears naturally balanced, curves stay smooth at size, and the flared stroke endings provide gentle emphasis without calling attention to individual glyphs. The lowercase shows clear differentiation between similar forms, supporting legibility in mixed-case settings.