Serif Flared Ikda 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, headlines, quotations, posters, classic, literary, formal, refined, historic, classic italics, editorial voice, traditional display, heritage feel, flared terminals, wedge serifs, calligraphic, bracketed, tapered strokes.
This is an italic serif with pronounced flared stroke endings and wedge-like serifs that feel carved rather than mechanical. Strokes show a steady, moderate contrast with tapered entries and exits, giving the outlines a calligraphic, slightly engraved rhythm. Uppercase forms are broad and authoritative with sharp triangular feet and subtle bracketing, while the lowercase is more dynamic, with lively diagonals and a flowing, right-leaning texture. Numerals match the text tone, combining sturdy verticals with tapered terminals for a cohesive, traditional color on the page.
This font suits book covers, editorial headlines, pull quotes, and formal announcements where a classic italic voice is needed. It can also work well for posters and title treatments that benefit from traditional flair and a strong typographic presence.
The overall tone is classical and literary, evoking traditional book typography and editorial sophistication. Its italic energy reads poised and expressive rather than casual, lending a sense of ceremony and heritage to headlines and display lines.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional italic serif with a flared, chiseled character—combining readable structure with expressive terminals to create a refined, old-world display texture.
In text, the face produces a distinctly textured line due to the flaring terminals and energetic diagonals, which helps create emphasis at larger sizes. The sharpness of serifs and tapered joins gives it a crisp, engraved finish that stands out in high-contrast black-on-white settings.