Serif Flared Opka 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intrinseca' by AVP; 'Mathieu Sans' by Machalski; 'Accia Flare', 'Accia Piano', and 'Accia Sans' by Mint Type; and 'Foreday Semi Sans' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, editorial, packaging, authoritative, heritage, dramatic, stately, confident, impact, tradition, display emphasis, brand presence, editorial voice, flared, tapered, bracketed, ink-trap hints, compressed counters.
A heavy display serif with pronounced contrast and flared, tapering stroke endings that read as soft wedges rather than rectangular slabs. The letterforms are broad and compact at the same time: wide bodies with tight internal counters, giving a dense, poster-ready color. Stems swell and narrow into terminals, with angled joins and subtle bracketing that creates a carved, chiseled rhythm. Curves are full and rounded, while many terminals finish with sharp, triangular accents; the overall texture is bold and continuous, with minimal delicacy in thin strokes.
Best suited to large-format typography such as headlines, magazine display, book covers, posters, and brand marks where a dense, high-impact serif is desirable. It can also work for short editorial elements like section headers, pull quotes, and packaging callouts where a traditional voice with extra weight is needed.
The font conveys a traditional, emphatic tone—part classic bookish serif, part headline theatricality. Its dark massing and tapered serifs suggest formality and authority, with a slightly old-world, engraved feel that adds drama and presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a commanding, heritage-leaning display serif that remains highly legible at size while adding character through flared stroke endings and sharp, wedge-like terminals. Its emphasis on mass, contrast, and sculpted details suggests a focus on branding and editorial display rather than extended text reading.
Uppercase shapes feel sturdy and monumental, while lowercase retains strong personality through prominent terminals and tight apertures. Numerals match the headline weight and keep a consistent, punchy silhouette, making them suitable for large-size setting where impact matters more than subtle differentiation.