Serif Flared Idtu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Poppl-Laudatio' by Berthold and 'Praxis Next' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book typography, editorial, longform text, italic emphasis, quotations, classic, literary, elegant, warm, humanist, text readability, classic italic, warm refinement, editorial utility, flared, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, transitional.
This is an italic serif with a calligraphic, slightly humanist construction and gently flared stroke endings. Strokes show subtle modulation with rounded joins and soft, wedge-like serifs that broaden where stems terminate, creating a warm, ink-on-paper feel rather than a crisp mechanical finish. Proportions are open and readable, with a prominent x-height and compact, rounded counters; curves (C, G, S, e) are smooth and continuous, and diagonals (v, w, x) carry a steady, brush-like rhythm. The figures are oldstyle-leaning in color and texture, with curved terminals and a consistent rightward slant across both uppercase and lowercase.
Well suited to editorial and book typography where a readable italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, or secondary text. It can also serve as a primary text face in contexts aiming for a traditional, literary voice, especially in print-like layouts and formal editorial design.
The overall tone is bookish and traditional, with an elegant, gently informal cadence typical of literary italics. Its flared endings and restrained contrast lend a warm, human presence that feels refined without becoming stiff or overly formal.
The design appears intended to provide a comfortable, classical italic with a distinctly flared serif language, balancing calligraphic warmth with steady text rhythm. It prioritizes continuity in running text and an understated elegance that supports narrative reading.
Uppercase forms read sturdy and classical, while the lowercase shows lively italic entry/exit strokes and rounded terminals that keep lines of text cohesive. Spacing appears even in running text, producing a smooth, continuous texture suited to paragraph settings and italic emphasis.