Serif Flared Tybi 2 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'EquipCondensed' by Hoftype, 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, sturdy, classic, authoritative, warm, display impact, classic authority, warm serif voice, inscriptional nuance, flared terminals, high contrast, bracketed feel, open counters, compact spacing.
A heavy serif with confident, slightly condensed proportions and a strong vertical stress. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with stems and arms ending in subtly widened, flared terminals rather than sharply cut slabs. Serifs read as tapered and gently bracketed, giving corners a softened, carved quality. Counters are generally open and rounded (notably in O, C, G, and e), while joins stay crisp, producing clear silhouettes at display sizes. Numerals are weighty and stable, with broad curves and firm horizontals that match the letter rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of copy where a dense, authoritative serif voice is desired. It can also work well for branding and packaging that needs a classic foundation with a slightly carved, tactile finish. In longer text it will create a dark, emphatic texture, making it more appropriate for pull quotes or display-heavy editorial layouts than for small, airy reading sizes.
The overall tone feels traditional and dependable, like a contemporary take on a bookish serif with extra punch. Its flared endings add warmth and a hint of inscriptional character, while the bold weight keeps it assertive and headline-ready. The texture across lines is dark and even, projecting seriousness and confidence rather than delicacy.
The design appears intended to combine traditional serif familiarity with a more sculpted, flared terminal treatment, delivering strong presence without resorting to slab forms. It emphasizes bold readability and sturdy shapes for impactful typography in editorial and brand contexts.
Uppercase forms are broad and commanding, with particularly strong diagonals in V/W/X and a prominent, rounded G. The lowercase maintains a robust, readable build, with a compact, energetic rhythm and clear differentiation between straight and curved strokes. Spacing appears moderately tight in text, contributing to a dense, impactful color.