Serif Flared Nyme 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nashville EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Nashville Serial' by SoftMaker, and 'TS Nashville' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, titles, book covers, magazine display, posters, editorial, literary, vintage, dramatic, refined, display impact, classic authority, expressive detail, crafted feel, bracketed, flared, ink-trap feel, swashy, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with sculpted, flared terminals and strongly bracketed serifs that create a carved, calligraphic rhythm. Strokes swell into wedge-like endings, with pointed joins and crisp interior apertures that keep counters open despite the heavy weight. The capitals feel stately and slightly condensed in their vertical emphasis, while the lowercase shows more idiosyncratic shaping—especially in bowls and terminals—adding a lively, display-oriented texture. Numerals are robust and curvy, with pronounced contrast and decorative terminals that match the letterforms.
This font is best used for display typography where its flared terminals and high contrast can be appreciated—magazine headlines, book-cover titling, posters, packaging, and short editorial callouts. It can also work for branding marks that want a classic foundation with a more expressive, crafted edge.
The overall tone is theatrical and literary, blending classic editorial authority with a slightly eccentric, vintage voice. Its sharp flares and dramatic contrast give it a confident, attention-getting presence that feels suited to headlines and titling rather than neutral text.
The type appears designed to deliver a traditional serif voice with added personality through flared stroke endings and sculpted contrast, aiming for impact and memorability in display settings while retaining familiar, classic proportions.
The design’s character comes through most in the terminal treatment: many strokes finish in tapered wedges that suggest pen pressure or engraved lettering. This creates a strong black-and-white pattern at larger sizes and a distinctive, slightly ornamental silhouette in words.