Serif Flared Tyri 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Heyday' by Hemphill Type, 'Aaux Next Comp' by Positype, and 'Expressway' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, book covers, playful, retro, whimsical, storybook, informal, display impact, vintage flavor, handmade feel, friendly voice, flared terminals, soft corners, compact, chunky, hand-cut.
A compact, heavy display face with softly flared stroke endings and a subtly carved, hand-cut feel. The letterforms are tightly proportioned with broad, rounded bowls and small apertures, producing dark, even color in text. Terminals often widen into wedge-like, slightly irregular caps rather than crisp hairline serifs, and curves transition with minimal modulation. Counters are modest and sometimes asymmetrical, reinforcing an organic rhythm and a slightly bouncy baseline impression despite the upright stance.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where its dense, decorative texture can read clearly, such as posters, packaging, branding wordmarks, and book or game covers. It can also work for labels and pull quotes when generous size and spacing are available to prevent the counters from filling in visually.
The overall tone is friendly and characterful, evoking vintage signage and storybook titling. Its chunky shapes and flared endings read as warm and approachable, with a hint of quirky theatricality rather than formal restraint. The texture feels hand-made and nostalgic, suited to designs that want charm and personality.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, compact display voice with a crafted, flared-terminal signature that adds warmth and vintage character. It prioritizes impact and personality over neutrality, aiming for a cohesive, hand-cut look across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
In running text the density is high, with tight internal space and compact widths that create strong emphasis at headline sizes. The numerals and capitals maintain the same carved, flared-terminal logic, keeping a consistent, poster-like presence across alphanumerics.