Serif Flared Andow 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book titling, branding, headlines, pull quotes, editorial, classic, refined, dramatic, literary, editorial voice, premium feel, sharp elegance, classic update, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted, sharp.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines, strong vertical stress, and sharply tapered terminals that give many strokes a subtly flared finish. Serifs are narrow and bracketed, with pointed, wedge-like joins that create a chiseled, sculptural rhythm across both cases. Curves are generous and well-rounded (notably in C, O, and Q), while diagonals and joins remain taut, producing clean, elegant silhouettes. The lowercase shows compact, tidy forms with a relatively upright stance, a two-storey a, and a fine, delicate t crossbar; figures follow the same contrasty, sharp-terminal logic.
Well suited to editorial settings such as magazine layouts, book titling, and sophisticated branding where contrast and crisp detailing can shine. It performs especially well for headlines, decks, and pull quotes; in longer passages it will reward comfortable sizes and good print or high-resolution rendering.
The overall tone feels refined and editorial, balancing classical bookish authority with a slightly dramatic, fashion-forward snap from the sharp terminals and strong contrast. It reads as polished and premium rather than rustic or playful, with an emphasis on elegance and clarity.
The letterforms suggest an intention to reinterpret traditional serif proportions with a sharper, more sculpted finish, using tapered terminals and pronounced contrast to deliver an upscale, contemporary editorial voice while maintaining conventional readability.
The design relies on pronounced thick–thin transitions, so texture becomes more luminous at larger sizes where the hairlines remain visible. Pointed terminals and narrow serifs add a crisp edge to the color, while the rounded bowls keep the feel smooth and composed in continuous text.