Serif Flared Upbon 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif presents gently flared stems with bracketed, wedge-like terminals that broaden toward the ends, giving strokes a subtly calligraphic feel. Proportions are moderately wide with comfortable, open counters and a steady rhythm in running text. The uppercase shows crisp, classical construction (notably the pointed A apex and balanced bowls), while the lowercase keeps sturdy verticals with soft shaping at joins; the two-storey a and g are traditional and compact. Numerals appear lining, with clear forms and moderate curvature, matching the text color and cadence of the letters.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its open counters and steady texture support sustained legibility. The distinctive flared terminals also make it effective for chapter titles, pull quotes, and refined brand typography that wants a traditional foundation with a slightly crafted edge.
The overall tone is bookish and cultured, suggesting traditional print typography with a slightly warmer, more human touch than a strictly mechanical serif. It reads as poised and trustworthy, with enough personality in the flared terminals to feel distinctive without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic text serif with understated flare, balancing familiar old-style letterforms with gently broadened terminals to add warmth and character in both text and display applications.
Text setting shows stable word shapes and consistent spacing, producing an even, readable texture. The font’s flare and tapering are most noticeable at stroke endings and in diagonals, which adds subtle movement and an engraved-like refinement at larger sizes.