Serif Flared Hiriv 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, book covers, confident, editorial, classic, dramatic, energetic, emphasis, impact, elegance, authority, wedge serifs, calligraphic, bracketed, oblique stress, ink-trap like.
This typeface presents an assertive italic serif voice with wedge-like, flared terminals and softly bracketed joins. Strokes show a clear diagonal stress and a moderate thick–thin modulation, with rounded curves that stay smooth and continuous at display sizes. The capitals feel compact and slightly forward-leaning, while the lowercase is more fluid, with lively entry/exit strokes and pronounced angled endings that create a rhythmic, sweeping texture across words. Numerals follow the same slanted, serifed construction, with open counters and strong baseline presence.
Best suited to display and short-form text such as headlines, magazine features, pull quotes, and branded titles where its energetic italic rhythm can lead the eye. It can also work for book covers and poster typography, especially when you want a classic serif impression with added speed and emphasis.
The overall tone is confident and editorial, combining a traditional serif foundation with a brisk, calligraphic momentum. It reads as polished and slightly theatrical—suited to statements and headlines where a sense of motion and authority is desirable.
The design appears aimed at delivering a strong italic serif for impactful typography, blending calligraphic movement with sturdy letterforms and flared endings to maintain clarity and personality at larger sizes.
The italic slant is consistent across cases, and the flared endings give strokes a carved, tapering feel rather than blunt serif blocks. Curves and bowls remain generous, while some terminals and junctions show subtle tightening that enhances crispness and prevents dark spots in bold text.