Serif Flared Ipliw 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, fashion, editorial, refined, dramatic, classic, elegance, impact, editorial voice, luxury branding, calligraphic feel, calligraphic, crisp, pointed serifs, bracketing, steep slant.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharp hairlines and weight concentrated in the main strokes. Serifs are pointed and often flare from the stems, with subtle bracketing that gives terminals a carved, calligraphic feel. The slant is pronounced and consistent, producing a lively rhythm; curves are taut and elliptical, and joins are clean and crisp. Capitals feel stately and slightly wide in presence, while the lowercase shows a traditional italic construction with narrow entry strokes, tapered exits, and compact, well-controlled counters.
Best suited for display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and lifestyle layouts, luxury branding, campaign posters, and elegant packaging. It can work for short pull quotes or section openers where its italic motion and contrast enhance hierarchy and tone, especially with ample size and comfortable line spacing.
The overall tone is polished and dramatic, evoking classic editorial typography with a fashionable, high-end sensibility. Its strong contrast and sharp finishing details create a sense of elegance and intensity, suited to expressive, attention-grabbing settings rather than neutral text color.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast italic, prioritizing elegance, motion, and refined detail. Its flared, pointed finishing and crisp hairlines suggest a focus on expressive typography for premium editorial and brand applications.
Numerals follow the same italic energy and contrast, with distinctive curved forms and fine terminals that will benefit from generous spacing at display sizes. The design’s thin hairlines and pointed details emphasize sharpness and sophistication, but also make it visually sensitive to background, printing conditions, and small-size use.