Serif Flared Pefa 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra, 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice, 'Neoland' by Edignwn Type, 'Moveo Sans' by Green Type, 'Galpike' by Letterhend, 'Nauman Neue' by The Northern Block, and 'Hanleth' by great19 (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, branding, confident, retro, hearty, assertive, warm, impact, display, vintage flavor, texture, flared, bracketed, bulky, rounded, ink-trap-like.
A very heavy serif with broad proportions and a compact, blocky silhouette. Strokes are largely monolinear but swell subtly into flared terminals, with pronounced bracketed serifs that create a sculpted, carved feel. Curves are generous and round (notably in bowls and counters), while joins and inner corners show small triangular notches and wedge-like details that read like ink-trap-inspired cut-ins. Letterforms are tightly built and sturdy, with a low-slung rhythm in the lowercase and robust, wide-set capitals; figures are similarly weighty and open.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a strong, classic-meets-retro serif can carry the message. It can also work for short editorial blocks like pull quotes or section openers, where its dense texture and distinctive terminals remain a feature rather than a distraction.
The overall tone is bold and declarative, mixing a traditional serif voice with a punchy, display-ready presence. It suggests a vintage, editorial warmth—more theatrical than formal—while staying straightforward and readable at larger sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional serif framework, using flared stroke endings, deep bracketing, and purposeful cut-ins to maintain clarity and add a crafted, vintage display character.
The heavy weight and flared endings create strong horizontal emphasis and a noticeable texture in paragraphs. The distinctive notches at joins and terminals add personality and help keep counters from closing up in dense settings.