Serif Flared Tepu 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literature, branding, classic, bookish, formal, calm, literary, readability, traditional tone, text setting, editorial voice, timelessness, oldstyle, flared, bracketed, open counters, generous spacing.
A traditional serif with subtly flared stems and bracketed serifs, showing a measured, low-contrast stroke modulation. The capitals are broad and steady, with open counters and a slightly calligraphic, oldstyle influence in the curves and terminals. Lowercase forms are clear and unforced, with rounded bowls, a two-storey “a,” and a gently angled stress that keeps texture even in paragraph settings. Numerals match the text rhythm, combining straightforward forms with mild stroke shaping and stable verticals.
Well-suited to book typography and editorial layouts where a stable, comfortable reading texture is needed. It can also support formal branding, invitations, and headings that benefit from a traditional serif presence without high-contrast fragility.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, leaning toward editorial seriousness rather than display flamboyance. Its restrained detailing and calm rhythm suggest a dependable, traditional voice suited to long-form reading and formal communication.
The design appears intended as a versatile, readable serif that blends traditional proportions with subtly flared stroke endings to add warmth and character while keeping a controlled, text-friendly rhythm.
Spacing appears generous and consistent, producing an airy, readable color in the sample text. Diagonals and joins (notably in letters like K, V, W, and X) are clean and sturdy, while curved letters maintain smooth, open apertures for clarity at text sizes.