Serif Flared Idba 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This is a slanted serif with a humanist, calligraphic construction and moderate stroke modulation. Stems and joins subtly broaden into flared terminals, producing soft serif-like endings rather than blunt cuts. Curves are generous and round, counters are open, and the rhythm is slightly lively due to varied widths and the italic movement. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g), with smooth entry/exit strokes and a gently tapered, pen-like finish across many letters.
It suits editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, introductions, pull quotes, or captions. The clear shapes and moderate contrast make it appropriate for longer-form reading in books and magazines, while the expressive flare and slant also work well for refined titles and short display lines.
The overall tone feels literary and cultivated, with an elegant, slightly informal energy typical of italic text faces. Its flared endings and flowing forms add warmth and personality while remaining composed and readable.
The design appears intended to provide a readable italic with a traditional serif backbone, using flared terminals and calligraphic modulation to add warmth and texture without becoming decorative.
Capitals appear relatively restrained and classical in proportion, pairing cleanly with the more fluid lowercase. Numerals follow the same slanted, softly tapered logic, keeping a cohesive color in mixed alphanumeric settings.