Serif Flared Reva 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neuron' and 'Neuron Angled' by Corradine Fonts; 'Benton Sans', 'Benton Sans Pro', and 'Benton Sans Std' by Font Bureau; and 'Espiritu' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, mastheads, book covers, assertive, vintage, editorial, clubby, confident, impact, heritage, headline focus, distinct texture, bracketed, tapered, ink-trap hints, soft corners, compact.
A heavy serif with compact proportions and strongly tapered, flared stroke endings that create a sculpted, wedge-like feel. Serifs are pronounced and bracketed, with thick joins and minimal internal modulation, producing dense black shapes and sturdy counters. Curves are broad and rounded (notably in C, O, and S), while many terminals narrow into sharp points, giving the silhouette a crisp, chiseled rhythm. Lowercase forms are robust and slightly compact, with short ascenders/descenders and a sturdy, vertical stress that keeps lines of text looking solid and even.
Best suited to display use where weight and presence are desirable: headlines, posters, cover titling, branding accents, and packaging. It can work for short blocks of editorial copy at larger sizes, where the compact, dark texture reads as intentional and authoritative.
The overall tone is bold and emphatic, with a retro editorial flavor reminiscent of classic display typography used for headlines and attention-grabbing copy. Its flared terminals add a crafted, slightly dramatic character that reads as confident and traditional rather than clinical or modernist.
The design appears aimed at delivering a high-impact serif with a traditional backbone, using flared, tapering terminals to add distinctive texture and a carved, vintage sensibility while maintaining a solid, readable structure.
The numerals are weighty and stable, matching the cap heft and keeping figures highly visible at large sizes. In text settings, the dense color and tight interior spaces create strong impact, while the tapered terminals add sparkle and texture without relying on high stroke contrast.