Serif Flared Dele 2 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A delicate, high-contrast serif with razor-thin hairlines and controlled, slightly tapered main strokes that widen subtly into flared terminals. Serifs are sharp and minimal, with a crisp, modern finish rather than heavy bracketed forms. Proportions are balanced and traditional, with open counters and smooth roundness in bowls and curves, giving the face an airy, precise texture in both display sizes and running text.
Well-suited to editorial design, magazine typography, and book titles where high contrast and fine detail can be appreciated. It also fits luxury branding and formal printed pieces such as invitations or programs, especially at larger sizes or in high-quality print where hairlines remain intact.
The overall tone feels poised and cultured, combining classic bookish manners with a contemporary, fashion-forward polish. Its lightness and contrast suggest luxury and restraint, producing a calm, upscale voice that reads as intelligent and formal without becoming ornate.
This design appears intended to deliver a refined, contemporary take on a classical serif: emphasizing contrast, crisp finishing, and flared stroke endings to create an elegant display voice that still holds together in text. The careful modulation and minimal serifs aim for sophistication and clarity rather than decoration.
Capitals show generous vertical presence and clean geometry, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with fine joins and careful modulation in curves. Numerals match the same hairline contrast and crisp terminals, lending a consistent, refined color across mixed text and figure settings.