Serif Flared Emle 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, authoritative, classical, traditional, formal, strong presence, classic authority, editorial clarity, traditional tone, wedge serifs, flared strokes, bracketed joins, high legibility, crisp terminals.
A robust serif with confident vertical stress and wedge-like, slightly flared stroke endings that read as carved and deliberate. The letterforms are built on sturdy proportions with clear bracketing into the serifs, compact internal counters, and a steady rhythm across text. Capitals are broad and stately with strong horizontals, while the lowercase shows traditional forms (two-storey a and g) and crisp, angular terminals that keep shapes sharp at display sizes and dense in paragraphs. Numerals match the tone with weighty forms and firm, triangular finishing details.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a strong serif voice is needed for titles, pull quotes, and section headings. It can also serve effectively on book covers and posters where its dark color and crisp wedge terminals help hold attention and establish a traditional, authoritative mood.
The overall tone is institutional and editorial, blending a classic bookish voice with a more forceful, headline-ready presence. Its sharp wedge terminals and sturdy build convey authority and tradition rather than delicacy or softness.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif reading experience while adding extra bite and presence through flared, wedge-like endings and firm, sculpted joins. It aims to look timeless and dependable, with enough sharpness to perform strongly in display settings.
In running text, the heavy serifs and tight apertures create a dark, even texture that favors confident typography and clear hierarchy. The distinctive wedge finishing on diagonals and curves adds character without breaking consistency across the set.