Serif Flared Hyram 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, literary, branding, classic, formal, warm, text italic, classic refinement, calligraphic tone, editorial voice, oldstyle, calligraphic, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, diagonal stress.
This typeface is a serif italic with a broad set width and a steady, medium-contrast flow. Strokes show a calligraphic influence, with diagonally stressed curves and stems that subtly broaden into flared, bracketed endings rather than blunt slabs. Serifs are crisp and slightly tapered, and joins are smooth, giving counters a rounded, oldstyle texture. The italic angle is consistent and the rhythm is lively, with expressive entry/exit strokes and gently swelling curves that keep the color even in text.
It works well for editorial typography, magazine features, and book interiors where an italic serif with strong tradition and comfortable texture is desired. The wide proportions and clear serifs also make it effective for pull quotes, headings, and refined brand wordmarks that benefit from a classic, literary tone.
The overall tone feels traditional and bookish, combining formality with an inviting, handwritten warmth. Its italic voice reads as confident and cultivated, suited to settings that want a classical, editorial sophistication rather than a purely modern, neutral feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable, oldstyle-leaning italic with calligraphic motion and gently flared, bracketed finishing that adds warmth and authority. It prioritizes a consistent text rhythm while retaining enough flourish to feel distinctive in display use.
Capitals present a dignified, inscriptional presence with clear serif definition, while the lowercase shows more movement and personality in the curves and terminals. Numerals match the italic energy and maintain a coherent texture alongside letters, supporting continuous reading without drawing undue attention to themselves.