Serif Flared Imlom 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a sharply slanted serif with pronounced contrast between hairlines and main strokes. Forms feel calligraphic: strokes taper smoothly into pointed, flared terminals rather than blunt cuts, and many joins show a subtle pen-driven swelling. Capitals are narrow and poised with long, fine entry/exit strokes, while the lowercase has a lively rhythm with compact bowls and energetic diagonals. Numerals are similarly delicate and stylized, with thin connecting strokes and elegant curves that emphasize the italic flow.
It suits editorial settings such as magazines, cultural journalism, and feature spreads where an elegant italic voice is desired. The refined contrast and tapered endings also make it effective for book covers, luxury branding, invitations, and short display lines or pull quotes where its lively slant can be showcased.
The overall tone is polished and expressive, projecting a cultivated, editorial personality. It reads as classic and upscale, with a slightly dramatic, handwritten edge that adds motion and sophistication without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to evoke a contemporary take on classic italic letterforms—prioritizing grace, motion, and a pen-influenced finish. Its tapered, flared terminals and crisp contrast suggest a focus on sophisticated display and editorial typography rather than utilitarian text setting.
The design favors sharp apexes and pointed terminals, creating a crisp texture at text sizes and a striking sparkle at display sizes. The italic angle is consistent and assertive, giving lines of text a forward momentum and a distinctly authored feel.