Serif Flared Hyniv 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, classic, dramatic, refined, italic voice, refined emphasis, classic styling, expressive elegance, calligraphic, bracketing, tapered, crisp, flowing.
A high-contrast italic serif with a distinctly calligraphic construction and tapered stroke modulation. Vertical strokes swell and narrow with sharp, clean terminals, while serifs are small and finely bracketed, often appearing as flared or wedge-like entries and exits. The italic angle is pronounced, giving the forms a forward motion; counters are compact and the rhythm is lively, with subtle width variation across letters. Lowercase shows a traditional, bookish structure (two-storey a and g) with energetic ascenders and long, curving descenders that add flourish without becoming overly ornate.
Best suited to editorial typography such as magazine features, book interiors, and pull quotes where an italic voice is needed with strong personality. It also works well for refined branding, packaging, and invitations, especially at medium to large sizes where the contrast and tapering can be appreciated.
The overall tone is sophisticated and expressive, balancing classic editorial polish with a slightly dramatic, handwritten energy. It feels formal and cultured, suited to settings where a sense of tradition and refinement is desired without looking rigid.
Likely designed to provide a classic italic companion with heightened contrast and a graceful, flared finish—delivering a formal, literary tone while preserving readability and a steady typographic rhythm.
Round letters like O/C show strong thick–thin contrast and a smooth, continuous curve, while diagonals and joins stay crisp and pointed. Numerals follow the same italic calligraphic logic, with elegant curves and tapered endings that keep the set cohesive in text and display.