Serif Flared Opfu 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Jarvis' by Alan Smithee Studio, 'Muller' by Fontfabric, and 'Rodfat' by Rizki Permana (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, assertive, retro, robust, formal, impact, heritage, display, authority, legibility, flared, bracketed, ink-trap, beaked, compact.
A heavy serif design with pronounced flared terminals and strongly bracketed serifs that give strokes a sculpted, carved feel. The letterforms lean on broad, rounded bowls and stout vertical stems, with sharp internal joins and occasional notched corners that read like subtle ink-traps at stroke junctions. Curves are smooth and generous, while horizontals and serifs stay crisp, producing a punchy rhythm in both caps and lowercase. Numerals are sturdy and open, with simplified shapes designed to hold up at large sizes and in tight settings.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and short blocks of display copy where its dense weight and flared serifs can read as intentional texture. It also fits branding and packaging that want a classic, bold presence, and editorial applications where a strong typographic voice is needed at larger sizes.
The overall tone is confident and attention-grabbing, with a vintage display flavor that recalls headline typography from print-era advertising and editorial layouts. Its weight and flared detailing create a sense of authority and tradition, while the rounded, energetic shapes keep it approachable rather than austere.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional serif voice, using flared stroke endings and robust proportions to stay legible while adding character. It balances classic structure with punchy detailing so it can function as a distinctive display serif rather than a quiet text face.
The caps are broad and dominant, and the lowercase shows compact counters and strong stroke endings that emphasize word shapes. Several glyphs feature distinctive wedge-like feet and tapered joins, giving the face a lively, slightly engraved texture in paragraphs of display text.