Serif Flared Fife 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial, branding, authoritative, classic, formal, dramatic, impact, refinement, heritage, drama, display, bracketed, beaked, wedge-serif, calligraphic, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with sculpted, flared terminals and wedge-like serifs that often taper to sharp points. The stroke modulation is pronounced, with stout verticals and hairline-like joins and diagonals, creating a crisp, chiseled silhouette. Counters are compact and the overall rhythm is assertive, with slightly calligraphic inflections visible in curved joins and beak-like finishes. Numerals and capitals share the same engraved, display-oriented construction, favoring strong vertical presence and decisive terminal shapes.
Best suited for display typography where contrast and sharp detailing can be appreciated: headlines, magazine titling, book covers, and brand marks that want a classic yet striking voice. It can also work for short pull quotes or section openers, while longer text would benefit from generous size and spacing to preserve the fine hairlines and pointed terminals.
The font conveys a traditional, authoritative tone with a dramatic, editorial bite. Its sharp terminals and strong contrast read as refined and formal, evoking engraved signage and classic publishing aesthetics rather than casual or utilitarian text settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with extra energy through flared terminals and pronounced contrast, balancing traditional proportions with a more sculptural, attention-grabbing finish for prominent typography.
Diagonal forms (such as in V, W, X, and Z) appear tightly tapered, emphasizing sharp apexes and crisp junctions. Several letters show distinctive beaked terminals and triangular notches that add character and a slightly ornamental edge, especially noticeable at larger sizes.