Serif Flared Annum 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, book covers, posters, branding, editorial, dramatic, refined, classic, stylish, display focus, editorial tone, classic revival, add drama, brand sophistication, flared terminals, sharp serifs, sculptural, calligraphic, crisp.
This serif typeface features pronounced stroke modulation with crisp hairlines and strong, flaring stroke endings that give many terminals a tapered, sculpted look. Serifs are sharp and bracketed lightly into stems, while curves are smooth and generously shaped, creating a lively rhythm across words. The lowercase shows relatively compact proportions with clear counters and slightly idiosyncratic details (notably in forms like a, g, and y), while capitals feel stately and wide-set with dramatic contrast. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and tapered finishes that read well at display sizes.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, magazine and cultural editorial settings, book covers, and posters where its contrast and flared details can be appreciated. It can also support branding and packaging that aims for a refined, classic voice with a slightly dramatic, contemporary twist.
The overall tone is elegant and theatrical, balancing classic bookish familiarity with a more expressive, fashion-forward edge. Its flared terminals and high-contrast silhouettes add a sense of motion and sophistication, making text feel curated and premium rather than purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional serif construction with more sculptural, flared stroke endings and assertive contrast, prioritizing personality and elegance in larger settings. It aims to deliver a distinctive editorial presence while remaining recognizably serif and readable in short passages.
In the sample text, the face maintains strong word-shape character through distinctive terminals and varied internal spacing, producing a textured, editorial color. The sharp joins and fine hairlines suggest it will look best with adequate size and reproduction quality, where the delicate parts can remain intact.