Serif Flared Afnu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, headlines, posters, brand marks, classical, bookish, elegant, literary, formal, classic refinement, editorial voice, display clarity, traditional warmth, bracketed serifs, flared joins, calligraphic, tapered strokes, sharp terminals.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, tapered strokes and subtly flared joins where stems meet serifs and curves. Serifs are bracketed and chiseled rather than slabby, giving the outlines a sculpted, slightly calligraphic feel. Capitals are relatively narrow with strong vertical emphasis, while rounds (C, O, G) show pronounced thick–thin modulation. The lowercase keeps a compact rhythm with a moderate x-height, distinctive pointed beaks and angled terminals, and a two-storey a with a teardrop-like counter; overall spacing reads balanced and text-ready at display-to-text sizes.
Well suited to editorial typography, book and magazine work, and headline settings where high contrast and crisp serifs can carry a refined voice. It can also perform effectively in posters, invitations, and branding that benefits from a traditional, premium tone.
The tone is classical and literary, with an old-style gravitas that feels suited to traditional publishing. Its sharp, flared detailing adds a hint of drama and refinement, lending an elegant, slightly theatrical voice without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to evoke classic serif traditions while adding distinctive flared shaping and sharp terminals for extra character. It aims for a poised, text-capable structure that still reads as expressive in larger sizes.
The numerals and caps share the same sculpted contrast, with angled terminals and confident bracketing that maintain a consistent texture across mixed-case settings. In paragraph samples, the face produces a lively, variegated color typical of high-contrast serifs, with clear word shapes and strong vertical cadence.