Serif Flared Meta 2 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A sculpted display serif with pronounced stroke modulation and flared, wedge-like terminals that feel carved rather than mechanically bracketed. Stems swell into sharp endings, while bowls and curves show tight pinch points that heighten the contrast and create a lively, slightly uneven rhythm across the alphabet. Proportions run broad with generous capitals and compact, sturdy lowercase forms; counters are relatively small and the overall color is dense. Details like the pointed joints on letters such as K, R, and y and the crisp, tapering feet on numerals reinforce a chiseled, high-impact silhouette.
Best suited for display settings such as magazine mastheads, poster headlines, brand marks, and packaging where its flared terminals and contrast can read clearly. It works well for short-to-medium lines of text at larger sizes, especially in editorial or cultural contexts that benefit from a bold, crafted serif voice.
The tone is bold and theatrical, mixing classic editorial sophistication with a hint of retro signage flair. Its sharp flares and dramatic contrast suggest confidence and ceremony—suited to headlines that want to feel crafted, intentional, and attention-grabbing rather than neutral.
The font appears designed to deliver a classic serif impression with a more expressive, carved quality—using flared terminals and high contrast to create strong silhouettes and memorable word shapes in prominent typography.
The design leans on strong triangular negative spaces and abrupt transitions from thick to thin, which can create sparkle at large sizes but may feel busy when tightly set. Figures match the letterforms’ sculpted language, with distinctive cuts and angled finishes that read as decorative rather than purely utilitarian.