Serif Flared Opve 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rega Pira' by Differentialtype, 'Ribelano' by Frantic Disorder, 'Clearface Gothic' by Linotype, 'Clearface Gothic SB' and 'Clearface Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Clear Gothic Serial' and 'Cleargothic Pro' by SoftMaker, 'TS Clear Gothic' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Clearface Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, book covers, retro, confident, dramatic, editorial, playful, impact, vintage flavor, display presence, personality, flared, bracketed, teardrop terminals, soft corners, heavy serifs.
A very heavy serif design with visibly flared stems and bracketed, wedge-like serifs that give strokes a sculpted, carved feel. Curves are broad and full, with teardrop-like terminals and softened joins that keep the forms from feeling rigid despite the weight. The rhythm is bold and compact, with strong vertical emphasis and a slightly bouncy, display-oriented color that becomes more evident in the lowercase and punctuation-like details. Figures are chunky and headline-ready, maintaining consistent mass while allowing subtle shape variation that adds personality.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where its bold mass and flared serif character can be appreciated—posters, packaging, mastheads, branding marks, and book covers. It can also work for large-size pull quotes or subheads when a strong, vintage-leaning voice is desired, but it will feel heaviest and most controlled at display sizes.
The overall tone feels retro and theatrical, projecting confidence and a touch of eccentric charm. Its heavy, flared finishing and rounded heft suggest an old-school editorial or poster sensibility—bold, expressive, and slightly playful rather than strictly formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic serif structure, using flared stems and softened terminals to create a distinctive, vintage-forward voice. It balances traditional letterform cues with expressive, chunky details to stay legible while feeling unmistakably bold and decorative.
Uppercase letters read particularly monumental and steady, while the lowercase introduces more character through distinctive bowls, tails, and terminal shaping. The ampersand and the sample text demonstrate a strong presence in dense settings, where the thick strokes create a dark, impactful texture.