Serif Flared Boto 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, refined, classic, literary, formal, readability, elegance, heritage, premium tone, editorial voice, bracketed, flared, sharp, calligraphic, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with slender hairlines and fuller main strokes, showing a distinctly flared, sculpted treatment where stems open into tapered terminals rather than ending bluntly. Serifs are crisp and bracketed, with a slightly calligraphic modulation that keeps the rhythm lively without leaning into italics. The uppercase feels stately and evenly proportioned, while the lowercase mixes round, open bowls with sharper joins and tapered finishes; counters stay clear and the overall color remains elegant at text sizes. Figures are similarly contrasty and refined, with smooth curves and delicate finishing strokes that match the letterforms.
Well suited to editorial and book typography, especially for titles, pull quotes, and refined body text where contrast can shine on high-quality output. It also fits branding and packaging that aims for a classic, premium impression, and works effectively for display settings where its tapered terminals and sharp serifs can be appreciated.
The tone is polished and traditional, evoking book typography and heritage editorial design. Its sharp serifs and refined contrast read as sophisticated and slightly ceremonial, suited to contexts where a sense of culture and authority is desired.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with added visual finesse through flared stroke endings and pronounced contrast, balancing tradition with a slightly more sculpted, contemporary finish.
Several glyphs show pronounced flare at stroke ends and pointed entry/exit strokes, giving the face a subtly engraved, sculptural feel. Rounded forms (like O and Q) are smooth and controlled, while diagonals (V, W, X) end in fine, precise points that heighten the overall crispness.