Serif Flared Udbu 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, mastheads, branding, dramatic, gothic, editorial, classic, authoritative, historical tone, display impact, dramatic presence, editorial voice, flared, high-shouldered, sharp, spiky, compact.
A compact serif with wedge-like, flaring stroke endings that broaden into sharp triangular terminals rather than forming long, delicate serifs. Stems are sturdy and relatively even in weight, with small but noticeable modulation and crisp, angular joins that create a slightly spurred silhouette. Counters are moderately tight and the overall rhythm is dense, especially in rounded forms, which read more faceted than purely geometric. Uppercase construction feels tall and commanding, while the lowercase keeps a traditional structure with straightforward bowls and short ascenders/descenders, reinforcing a compressed, vertical texture in text.
Best suited to display settings where its compact build and sharp flared terminals can read as intentional character—headlines, posters, book and album covers, and mastheads. It can also support short editorial bursts such as pull quotes or section openers where a strong, traditional voice is desired.
The font projects a theatrical, old-world severity—part classic bookish serif, part gothic headline energy. Its pointed terminals and flared endings add tension and urgency, giving copy a strong, declarative tone that feels ceremonial and authoritative.
Likely designed to deliver a historically inflected serif voice with extra edge, using flared terminals and angular shaping to heighten drama and presence. The emphasis appears to be on impactful display readability and a distinctive, commanding texture.
In the sample text, the dense spacing and angular terminals create a dark typographic color and a punchy word-shape profile. The numerals and capitals carry the same sharp, flared finishing, helping headings and short phrases feel cohesive and emphatic.