Serif Flared Besu 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial design, literary covers, invitations, elegant, literary, classical, refined, editorial, editorial clarity, classic refinement, calligraphic nuance, formal tone, transitional, flared terminals, calligraphic, sharp serifs, bracketed serifs.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, tapered serifs and subtly flared stroke endings that give many terminals a calligraphic lift. The letterforms balance sharp details with smooth, rounded bowls, producing a clean, disciplined rhythm in text. Proportions feel traditional with moderate capitals and a steady x-height, while curves and joins are finely drawn, keeping counters open and the overall color light. Figures appear lining with similarly refined contrast, matching the text style without heavy ornament.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and essays, as well as magazine typography and other editorial layouts where a refined serif texture is needed. It also works effectively for titles, pull quotes, and formal materials such as programs or invitations that benefit from an elevated, classic tone.
The tone is formal and cultured, leaning toward bookish sophistication rather than display flamboyance. It conveys tradition, clarity, and a quiet sense of luxury—appropriate where a classic, editorial voice is desired.
Likely intended as a contemporary take on a classic serif for editorial and literary settings, combining traditional proportions with flared terminals and sharp detailing to achieve elegance without sacrificing readability.
Serif shaping and terminal treatment create a gentle sense of motion, especially in curved forms, while straight stems remain precise and vertical. The design reads best when allowed a bit of space, letting the thin hairlines and sharp details stay crisp.