Serif Flared Upbal 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip' and 'Qubo' by Hoftype, 'Accia Flare' and 'Accia Sans' by Mint Type, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, and 'Cabrito Sans' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, book design, magazines, branding, refined, calm, classic, literary, readability, editorial tone, subtle character, classic with modernity, flared, open counters, bracketed, smooth curves, generous spacing.
This typeface shows a serifed structure with subtly flared stroke endings and gently bracketed joins, creating a soft, sculpted silhouette rather than sharp slab-like terminals. Curves are broad and clean, with open counters in letters like C, O, e, and a that keep the rhythm airy at text sizes. The uppercase forms feel stable and measured, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable construction with round i/j dots and a single-storey g. Numerals are proportionally consistent with the letters, featuring smooth, rounded shapes and restrained detailing.
It suits extended reading in books, essays, and magazine articles where a calm serif texture is desirable. The distinctive but restrained terminal treatment also makes it appropriate for refined branding, headlines, and pull quotes that want a classic voice with a subtle modern edge.
The overall tone is composed and bookish, pairing a traditional serif voice with a slightly contemporary softness from the flared terminals. It reads as thoughtful and editorial, suggesting credibility without feeling rigid or overly formal.
The design appears intended to deliver comfortable readability with a recognizable serif identity, using flared endings and smooth bracketed shaping to add warmth and craft. It aims for an even, polished texture that works in both display settings and continuous text.
In the sample text, the spacing and large interior shapes help maintain clarity in long lines, and the flared terminals add character without introducing busy texture. The design leans on gentle modulation through terminals and joins rather than strong stroke contrast, supporting an even, quiet typographic color.