Serif Flared Egmo 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bordonaro Spur' and 'Bordonaro Spur Rounded' by Estudio Calderon, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, and 'LFT Etica' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, book covers, vintage, formal, authoritative, dramatic, display impact, classic tone, dense texture, editorial voice, flared, bracketed, high-waisted, compact, crisp.
A compact serif with sturdy vertical emphasis and subtly flared stroke endings that broaden into small, bracketed terminals. The letterforms are tightly proportioned with relatively narrow bowls and a firm, even rhythm, while the curves remain controlled and slightly squared in places. Serifs are pronounced yet not slabby, and the overall stroke modulation reads as restrained, giving the design a solid, carved presence. Lowercase shows a moderate x-height with short-to-moderate ascenders/descenders and distinctive, weighty terminals that help define the texture in text.
Works especially well for headlines, deck text, and pull quotes where its compact proportions and emphatic terminals can read as intentional character. It also fits editorial branding, book and magazine covers, and poster typography that benefits from a classic, authoritative serif with distinctive flare at larger sizes.
The tone is classic and authoritative, with a vintage editorial flavor. Its compact density and emphatic terminals create a confident, slightly theatrical voice suited to headline-driven typography that wants tradition without delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with added punch through flared terminals and compact proportions, producing strong typographic color and presence. It prioritizes impact and a refined, old-style sensibility for display and editorial settings.
In the sample text, the tight set width and strong vertical strokes create a dark, cohesive color, while the flared endings add character at larger sizes. Numerals appear sturdy and straightforward, matching the overall seriousness of the letterforms.