Serif Flared Anbor 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, elegant, literary, classic, refinement, readability, tradition, formality, flared, bracketed, sharp, crisp, refined.
This serif features crisp, high-contrast construction with slender hairlines and comparatively weighty verticals that gently broaden into flared, bracketed terminals. Serifs read sharp and tapered rather than blocky, giving the outlines a clean, chiseled finish. Proportions are compact and text-like, with a relatively narrow overall footprint and a steady, vertical stance; counters remain open enough to keep letters clear despite the contrast. The lowercase shows a traditional book-face rhythm, including a two-storey a and g, a modestly sized x-height, and neatly controlled joins and curves that keep the texture even in running text.
Well-suited to book interiors, long-form editorial typography, and magazine layouts where a refined, classical serif texture is desired. It can also serve effectively for headlines and pull quotes at larger sizes, as the sharp serifs and contrast produce a confident, upscale presence.
The tone is polished and editorial, evoking traditional publishing and formal typography rather than casual or utilitarian voice. Its sharp serifs and disciplined contrast suggest authority and refinement, while the slight flare at stroke ends adds a subtle calligraphic warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional, publish-ready serif with elevated contrast and subtle flaring that adds sophistication without sacrificing readability. Its controlled proportions and consistent stroke modulation point to an emphasis on elegant text setting with enough character to support tasteful display use.
Capitals feel stately and well-balanced, with a clean diagonal energy in letters like V, W, and Y, and a distinctive, elegant Q tail that adds character in display settings. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, pairing sturdy stems with fine connecting strokes for a cohesive, classical color on the page.