Serif Flared Opha 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dallas Print Shop' by Fenotype, 'ITC Novarese' by ITC, 'Bogue' by Melvastype, and 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, editorial display, vintage, confident, playful, punchy, friendly, display impact, retro tone, crafted feel, brand presence, flared, bracketed, softened, bulky, roundish.
A heavy, compact serif with flared terminals and pronounced bracketed serifs that broaden smoothly out of the stems. Curves are full and rounded, counters are relatively tight, and joins show soft, sculpted transitions rather than sharp mechanical corners. The lowercase has a sturdy, upright stance with single-storey shapes (notably the a and g), while capitals read broad and stable with gently tapered inner shaping. Overall rhythm is bold and slightly irregular in a hand-cut, display-oriented way, with consistent, swelling stroke endings that give the letterforms a carved look.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, brand marks, and packaging where bold, characterful letterforms are needed. It can also work for editorial display lines and pull quotes, especially when a vintage or crafted feel is desired.
The font conveys a retro, poster-like energy—confident and attention-grabbing, with a warm, slightly whimsical tone. Its flared serifs and rounded masses suggest classic signage and print ephemera, balancing authority with approachability.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic, flared-serif personality—combining sturdy, wide proportions with softened, carved detailing for a distinctive display voice.
In the sample text, the dense weight and tight counters create strong word shapes and a dark typographic color, favoring short lines and larger sizes. Numerals match the letterforms’ chunky build and flared endings, maintaining the same bold, sculpted texture across mixed content.