Serif Flared Okhi 2 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Amarga' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, editorial, dramatic, theatrical, retro, playful, quirky, attention grabbing, display impact, retro flavor, expressive serif, brand voice, flared, calligraphic, swashy, angular, sculpted.
A flamboyant serif display face with strongly modulated strokes and pronounced flaring at terminals, producing a sculpted, almost cut-paper silhouette. The letterforms lean forward and use wedge-like serifs, sharp interior notches, and triangular cut-ins that create lively negative spaces. Curves are taut and glossy, counters can be pinched or teardrop-shaped, and joins often feel carved rather than purely drawn. Overall spacing and rhythm are energetic and uneven in an intentional way, emphasizing gesture over neutrality while maintaining clear, bold silhouettes in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, event posters, book or album covers, packaging fronts, and identity marks where the expressive details can be appreciated. It can also add personality to editorial openers or pull quotes, while longer passages may benefit from generous size and spacing to keep the sharp internal shapes from clustering.
The font communicates a bold, showy personality with a sense of spectacle—part vintage poster, part eccentric editorial headline. Its sharp wedges and swelling terminals add a slightly mischievous, cabaret-like tone, making text feel animated and performative rather than restrained.
The design appears intended as a statement display serif that merges flared, calligraphic motion with carved, graphic cut-ins to create immediate visual drama. Its emphasis on silhouette, contrast, and distinctive terminals suggests a focus on branding and poster typography where character and memorability are primary.
Several glyphs feature distinctive triangular incisions and asymmetrical swelling that act as signature motifs across the set, helping large text feel textured and dynamic. Numerals match the display intent with dramatic curves and high-contrast detailing, reinforcing a poster-oriented voice.