Serif Flared Viry 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, headlines, branding, packaging, vintage, bookish, whimsical, refined, storybook, heritage feel, friendly classic, subtle decoration, readable display, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, oldstyle, soft serifs.
A compact serif with gently flared, bracketed stroke endings and low-to-moderate contrast. The forms are upright and relatively narrow, with a short x-height, rounded bowls, and softly sculpted joins that give the letters a carved, slightly calligraphic feel. Terminals often finish in subtle hooks or teardrop-like endings, and the overall rhythm is even and controlled, reading more like an oldstyle text face than a sharp, high-contrast modern.
Works well for editorial typography, book and magazine settings, and display lines where a classic, slightly decorative serif can carry personality without becoming ornate. It also suits branding and packaging that aim for a traditional, crafted look, and for short-to-medium passages when set with comfortable tracking and leading.
The tone feels vintage and literary, with a mild whimsical edge from the curled terminals and softened shapes. It suggests traditional printing, storybook headings, and a lightly decorative classicism rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to blend readable, oldstyle proportions with a touch of display character through flared serifs and lively terminals. It aims to evoke historical print influence while remaining clean and composed for contemporary layout use.
Uppercase characters show distinctive, expressive details—particularly in curves and diagonal joins—while lowercase stays steadier and more text-oriented. Numerals appear lining and sturdy, matching the understated contrast and flared finishing throughout.