Serif Flared Vufu 2 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, magazine titles, literary branding, invitations, bookish, classical, graceful, refined, literary, elegance, readability, classicism, warmth, bracketed serifs, tapered strokes, open counters, large capitals, calligraphic.
A flared serif with gently tapered strokes that broaden toward the terminals, giving the letterforms a subtly calligraphic modulation. Serifs are small and bracketed, with soft transitions rather than abrupt slab endings, and the overall drawing favors open counters and rounded bowls. Capitals feel broad and airy, while lowercase proportions show a comparatively small x-height and prominent ascenders, producing a vertical rhythm that reads elegant rather than utilitarian. Numerals follow the same tapered logic, with smooth curves and understated, crisp finishing details.
This font suits editorial typography—pull quotes, headings, and display-sized passages where its broad capitals and flared terminals can be appreciated. It also works well for book covers, cultural institutions, and premium branding that benefits from a classical serif voice, as well as formal pieces like invitations and programs.
The tone is literary and classical, with a calm, cultivated presence that suggests traditional publishing and editorial design. Its flared endings add a touch of warmth and humanistic refinement, avoiding a mechanical feel while remaining composed and formal.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif authority with a softer, hand-influenced finish. By using tapered, flared terminals and restrained serifs, it aims to provide an elegant, readable texture for display and editorial contexts without relying on overt ornament.
In text, the spacing and generous interior shapes keep paragraphs readable at larger sizes, and the flared terminals remain noticeable without becoming decorative. The design’s contrast and tapering are consistent across rounds and straights, helping mixed-case settings feel cohesive.