Serif Flared Lyri 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, classic, bookish, stately, dramatic, authority, heritage, impact, elegance, bracketed, flared, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic.
A bold serif with sculpted, flared terminals and pronounced contrast between thick verticals and finer connecting strokes. Serifs are bracketed and often widen into wedge-like endings, giving stems a carved, slightly calligraphic feel rather than a purely mechanical finish. Round letters show tight apertures and smooth curves with confident thick–thin modulation, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) read sharp and stable. Lowercase proportions are traditional, with a sturdy, vertical rhythm and compact counters that hold up well at display sizes; figures appear robust and stylistically consistent with the capitals.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium passages where its bold weight and contrast can read cleanly—magazine titles, editorial pull quotes, book covers, posters, and heritage-leaning branding. It can also work for section headings and packaging where a traditional, authoritative serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with a refined, print-forward seriousness. The flared endings and strong contrast add drama and a slightly ceremonial flavor, suggesting tradition, heritage, and editorial polish rather than neutrality or minimalism.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with added personality through flared, bracketed finishing and pronounced thick–thin contrast, balancing formal tradition with display-level presence.
Stroke endings frequently taper or flare in a way that reinforces a chiselled, engraved impression, especially noticeable in capitals and in curved joins. The rhythm is relatively dense, with weight concentrated on verticals, which helps the type feel grounded and emphatic in headlines.