Serif Flared Kyhy 2 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, mastheads, packaging, authoritative, vintage, dramatic, editorial, formal, impactful titling, heritage tone, space saving, classic display, wedge serif, flared terminals, beaked serifs, vertical stress, bracketed joins.
A compact, display-oriented serif with strongly flared stroke endings and wedge-like serifs that broaden from the stems. The design shows pronounced thick–thin modulation and a predominantly vertical stress, giving bowls and counters a crisp, chiseled feel. Proportions are tight and tall, with sturdy verticals and sharply tapered joins; curves are controlled and slightly pinched where they meet stems. Lowercase forms keep a steady x-height while relying on prominent ascenders/descenders and assertive terminals to maintain rhythm, and the numerals follow the same bold, high-contrast logic for a cohesive texture.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and titling where its flared terminals and high contrast can be appreciated. It also fits editorial mastheads, book and album covers, and heritage-leaning packaging or signage that benefits from a compact, high-impact serif.
The overall tone is commanding and old-world, with a theatrical, headline-driven presence. Its flared, wedge-like details evoke engraved or wood-type traditions, lending a classic, slightly gothic editorial mood that reads as confident and deliberate.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed footprint while projecting a traditional, engraved sensibility. The consistent flare and wedge serif treatment suggests an aim to blend classic display typography with a bold, attention-grabbing rhythm for prominent short text.
At text sizes the dense color and sharp modulation can feel emphatic, while at larger sizes the distinctive beaks, wedges, and flare become the main personality cues. The narrow set and strong verticals help it stack well in tight columns, but the dramatic contrast and pointed terminals make it most effective when given room to breathe.