Serif Flared Lyry 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, authoritative, classic, dramatic, formal, impact, authority, heritage, display, flared, bracketed, calligraphic, sculpted, ink-trap-like.
A sculpted serif with pronounced stroke modulation and flared, bracketed terminals that broaden into wedge-like serifs. The design shows a strong calligraphic undercurrent: thick verticals, finer hairlines, and sharply tapered joins that create crisp internal corners. Round letters are slightly condensed into vertical ovals, while horizontals are comparatively thin, producing a taut, high-contrast rhythm. Lowercase forms keep a steady, readable x-height and compact counters; the numerals and capitals carry a display-like weight distribution with prominent, chiseled endings.
Best suited to large-size settings where the flared terminals and contrast can be appreciated—magazine and newspaper headlines, book and film titles, posters, and brand wordmarks. It can work for short passages or pull quotes when a dense, authoritative texture is desired, but its dramatic detailing is most effective in display typography.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a dramatic, print-forward presence. Its sharp flares and energetic contrast add a sense of ceremony and seriousness, evoking editorial headlines and established institutions rather than casual interfaces.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with extra visual punch, using flared terminals and strong contrast to create distinctive silhouettes and a commanding page color. It aims to balance traditional proportions with a more sculptural, attention-grabbing finish for modern editorial and branding use.
Several glyphs show pointed, triangular feet and subtly splayed stroke endings that read as flared terminals rather than flat slabs. The texture in paragraphs remains dark and assertive, with distinctive silhouettes in letters like Q, R, and y that emphasize the font’s carved, theatrical character.