Serif Flared Ikhi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, pull quotes, headlines, branding, elegant, literary, classic, refined, italic emphasis, classic refinement, calligraphic tone, text elegance, flared, calligraphic, brisk, sharp, bracketed.
This serif italic shows a calligraphic, flared construction with tapered strokes that broaden into wedge-like terminals and subtly bracketed joins. Curves are smooth and slightly teardrop-shaped, while diagonals feel brisk and forward-leaning, giving the texture an energetic rhythm. The capitals are restrained and classical in proportion, with crisp wedge serifs and gently modulated stroke transitions. Lowercase forms are compact and readable with clear italic cursive influence, and numerals follow the same tapered, angled logic for a cohesive set.
It works well for editorial typography where an italic voice is needed—introductions, emphasis, pull quotes, and refined headlines. The lively tapering and sharp terminals also suit cultural branding, packaging, and invitations where a classic yet spirited tone is desired.
The overall tone is polished and bookish, with an expressive italic slant that reads as cultured rather than ornate. It conveys a sense of tradition and authority while still feeling lively and human, making it suitable for sophisticated, text-forward design.
The design appears intended to provide a traditional italic with flared, calligraphy-driven terminals—delivering elegance and motion without heavy ornament. Its consistent tapering and crisp finishing suggest a focus on expressive readability for both short display lines and sustained text settings.
Pointed, blade-like terminals on letters such as f, t, v, w, and y add sparkle, especially at display sizes. The italics maintain consistent forward motion in both caps and lowercase, producing a cohesive, slanted typographic color in paragraphs.