Serif Flared Tepe 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, titles, mythic, classic, dramatic, ceremonial, storybook, inscriptional feel, distinctive texture, dramatic titling, heritage tone, flared, tapered, incised, sharp, calligraphic.
This typeface is a flared serif with broad, gently rounded bowls and stems that taper into pointed, wedge-like terminals. Strokes stay relatively even in weight, with subtle swelling at joins and a distinctly incised feel where curves and diagonals meet. The serifs are not bracketed in a traditional way; instead they read as sharp hooks and triangular spur forms that give edges a crisp, cut-in-stone character. Uppercase proportions are expansive and open, while lowercase forms keep a steady x-height with rounded counters and compact ascenders/descenders, producing an even, legible rhythm in text.
It performs best in display settings such as headlines, titling, posters, and book or game cover typography where the flared terminals can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can also work for short passages, pull quotes, and branding elements that benefit from a carved, classical voice—particularly in cultural, historical, or fantasy-adjacent themes.
The sharp, flaring terminals and chiseled joins evoke an engraved, heraldic tone—dramatic without becoming distressed. It feels old-world and ceremonial, with a fantasy or mythic flavor that can read as medieval-inspired or antiquarian depending on context. The overall impression is bold and declarative, suited to display moments that need gravitas and personality.
The design appears intended to blend classical inscriptional cues with a contemporary, smooth drawing style—prioritizing distinctive wedge terminals and a carved look while keeping counters open and forms broadly readable. Its consistent terminal treatment suggests a focus on creating a strong, immediately identifiable texture for titles and prominent text.
Pointed terminals appear consistently across letters and numerals, creating a recognizable sparkle at word edges and in tight clusters. Curves are smooth and generously opened (notably in O/C/G and the bowls of b/d/p/q), while diagonals carry pronounced wedge endings that add motion. Numerals follow the same flared-terminal logic and sit comfortably alongside the uppercase in tone.