Serif Flared Metu 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial display, brand marks, editorial, classic, dramatic, confident, formal, display impact, heritage feel, expressive serif, strong voice, title setting, flared, wedge serif, ball terminals, tight apertures, dynamic rhythm.
A heavy, high-contrast serif with pronounced flared stroke endings that read like wedge serifs rather than blunt slabs. The verticals are dominant and the curves carry strong thick–thin modulation, with compact, sometimes tightly closed counters (notably in C/S/a/e). Terminals frequently finish in sharp, angled wedges, while select lowercase forms introduce rounded ball-like terminals, creating a lively, slightly idiosyncratic texture. Overall spacing feels firm and punchy, and the uppercase and numerals present bold, sculpted silhouettes suited to large sizes.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, packaging titles, and book or magazine covers where its sculptural contrast and flared endings can read clearly. It can work for short editorial blocks or introductions when set large, but its dense counters and strong color make it less ideal for small-size continuous text.
The tone is assertive and theatrical, mixing old-style print seriousness with a slightly quirky, display-forward personality. It suggests heritage and authority, but the animated terminals and tight apertures add energy and a hint of eccentricity rather than quiet restraint.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a traditional serif foundation, using flared, wedge-like terminals and strong contrast to create an expressive display voice. The mix of sharp wedges and rounded terminals suggests an intention to balance classical cues with distinctive, attention-grabbing character.
The design’s rhythm is driven by chunky stems and abrupt, angled endings, producing strong word shapes and a compact color on the page. In running text the heavy weight and narrow openings can make internal whitespace feel dense, favoring larger setting sizes and generous leading for best clarity.