Serif Flared Gudi 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mesveda' by Agny Hasya Studio, 'Dikta Neue' by Atasi Studio, 'Normaliq' by Differentialtype, 'Syabil' by Eko Bimantara, 'Equip' and 'Galvani' by Hoftype, 'Glimp' by OneSevenPointFive, 'Hidone' by RantauType, 'Coppint' by Ridtype, and 'Core Sans N SC' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logotypes, packaging, sporty, retro, assertive, dynamic, confident, impact, motion, brand signature, headline emphasis, vintage display, flared, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, sheared terminals, tight apertures.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with compact internal spaces, rounded joins, and flared stroke endings that broaden into wedge-like terminals. The letterforms feel sculpted and slightly compressed in their counters, with sturdy verticals and energetic diagonals that create a forward-driving rhythm. Serifs are short and bracketed, often reading as tapered spurs rather than long slabs, and several shapes show sharp, angled cut-ins that add bite and definition. Numerals are equally weighty and built for impact, with large bowls and tight apertures that keep the texture dense in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and identity work where strong presence and motion are desirable. It can also serve for short bursts of copy—taglines, callouts, or packaging fronts—where its dense color and distinctive flared terminals reinforce a bold brand voice.
The overall tone is bold and athletic, with a vintage display flavor that suggests motion and punch. Its slanted stance and chunky silhouettes communicate confidence and urgency, while the flared endings add a crafted, emblematic feel suited to branding that wants to look established yet energetic.
The design appears intended as an impact-forward italic serif for display settings, combining sturdy, condensed counters with flared stroke endings to deliver a memorable, energetic silhouette. Its shapes prioritize punch, recognizability, and rhythmic emphasis over quiet text neutrality.
In longer samples the dense color and tight counters create a strong headline texture, and the flare/angle details become a distinctive signature. The italic construction is integral rather than a simple slant, giving curves and diagonals a consistent, purposeful cadence.