Serif Flared Guni 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, confident, classic, sporty, energetic, impact, motion, personality, display, flared, bracketed, beaked, calligraphic, tapered.
A bold, forward-leaning serif with flared, tapering terminals and pronounced bracketed serifs. Strokes stay largely monolinear, with subtle swelling toward joins and ends that creates a sculpted, inked rhythm rather than sharp contrast. Counters are fairly open and round, and the overall silhouette is broad with sturdy capitals and compact, sturdy lowercase forms. The italic construction is evident throughout, with dynamic entry/exit strokes and beaked details on letters like the R and f, giving the face a crisp, assertive texture at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, poster typography, and branding where a bold italic serif can carry personality and momentum. It also works well for editorial features, pull quotes, and packaging that benefits from a classic-yet-assertive voice and strong word shapes.
The tone is confident and energetic, mixing traditional serif cues with a brisk, contemporary slant. It feels punchy and slightly theatrical—more headline-driven than bookish—suggesting motion and emphasis without becoming overly ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact italic serif with flared endings—combining familiar serif structure with a more athletic, forward-driving stance. Its emphasis on sturdy forms and distinctive terminals suggests a focus on display typography that remains readable while projecting character.
The numerals match the heavy, forward-leaning stance and keep the same flared finishing behavior, helping text blocks look cohesive in mixed alphanumeric settings. The shapes favor strong, simplified forms and prominent terminals, which increases impact and helps maintain clarity when set large.