Serif Flared Gula 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, editorial display, confident, vintage, punchy, sporty, playful, impact, expressiveness, retro appeal, brand voice, headline focus, heavy, rounded, flared, bracketed, swashy.
A heavy, right-slanted serif with broad, rounded forms and subtly flared stroke endings that soften into wedge-like terminals. The outlines feel lively and slightly calligraphic, with a consistent forward-leaning rhythm and modest modulation that keeps the color dense and even on the page. Counters are generous for the weight, and many joins and terminals show gentle tapering and small spur-like details, giving the shapes a dynamic, carved look rather than a rigid, mechanical one.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and bold branding systems where the slanted stance can carry the layout. It also works well for editorial display uses like section openers or pull quotes, especially when a vintage-leaning, energetic serif is desired.
The font reads bold and extroverted, with a retro energy that suggests classic advertising and athletic or collegiate display lettering. Its italic motion and flared terminals add a sense of speed and flourish, keeping the tone friendly and expressive rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with an expressive italic stance, combining sturdy, rounded construction with flared serif detailing for a distinctive display voice. It prioritizes character and motion over neutrality, aiming to feel familiar and classic while remaining attention-grabbing at larger sizes.
In longer samples, the dense strokes create strong typographic color and a pronounced headline presence. The numerals match the same sturdy, rounded build and forward momentum, supporting cohesive figure styling in display settings.