Serif Flared Afle 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, fashion, branding, luxury, dramatic, refined, classic, display impact, luxury tone, editorial clarity, modern classic, high-contrast, flared terminals, sharp serifs, elegant, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin transitions and crisp, sculpted outlines. Vertical stems are strong and dark while hairlines are extremely fine, producing a lively rhythm and bright internal counters. Serifs and terminals show a flared, tapered behavior rather than blunt slab endings, and many joins resolve into sharp, triangular points that add bite to the silhouettes. The forms feel slightly varied in stroke expansion, giving characters a subtly drawn, calligraphic tension while remaining clean and upright.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, mastheads, and other display settings where its extreme contrast and sharp terminals can be appreciated. It fits fashion and luxury branding, magazine layouts, and high-end packaging where a refined, dramatic serif voice is desired. For longer passages, it will perform most comfortably at generous sizes and with sufficient resolution to preserve the hairlines.
The overall tone is upscale and theatrical, with a polished editorial presence. Its razor-thin hairlines and sharp finishing details convey sophistication and a sense of fashion-led modern classicism. The font reads as confident and formal, designed to attract attention through contrast and crispness rather than ornament.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary high-fashion serif: clean and upright, but with flared terminals and needle-like hairlines that amplify contrast and elegance. It prioritizes visual impact and sophistication in display typography while keeping the letterforms disciplined and recognizable.
In the sample text, the contrast creates strong word shapes at display sizes, while fine strokes and delicate crossbars become the defining texture. Numerals share the same dramatic contrast and pointed detailing, fitting seamlessly with the letterforms for titling and pull-quote settings.