Serif Flared Doku 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book titling, magazine, posters, invitations, elegant, literary, dramatic, refined, classic, expressive serif, classic revival, display refinement, editorial voice, flared, calligraphic, tapered, crisp, bracketed.
A high-contrast serif with slender hairlines and fuller stressed strokes, shaped by distinctly flared terminals that open out rather than ending in blunt slabs. The letterforms feel gently calligraphic: curves swell into teardrop-like joins, and many stroke endings taper into sharp, slightly splayed wedges. Serifs are small but expressive and often appear as flicked, flared finishers, giving edges a crisp, cut-in feel. Counters are moderately open, round forms are smooth and continuous, and the overall rhythm is lively without becoming overly ornamental.
This face suits editorial settings where a refined, characterful serif is desired—magazine headlines, book covers, section openers, and pull quotes. Its sharp modeling and flared terminals also make it effective for posters, event materials, and invitations where elegance and personality matter more than neutral text utility.
The tone is poised and cultivated, with a dramatic sparkle from the contrast and flared endings. It reads as classic and bookish, yet slightly theatrical—suited to designs that want sophistication with a hint of flair.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic serif proportions through flared, tapering stroke endings and calligraphic modulation, creating a polished display voice that remains readable in short passages.
Capitals have a stately presence with pronounced stress and sharply modeled joins, while lowercase keeps a flowing texture that maintains clarity in words. Numerals follow the same contrast and tapering logic, with distinctive curved shapes that feel editorial and display-oriented.