Serif Flared Meru 2 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, mastheads, branding, editorial, heritage, authoritative, dramatic, formal, display impact, editorial voice, classic authority, signature texture, titling, wedge serifs, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, deep joins, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, high‑contrast serif with pronounced wedge-like serifs and flared stroke endings that widen into triangular terminals. The capitals are broad and stable with crisp, sculpted joins, while bowls and counters stay relatively open for the weight. Diagonals and vertices (V, W, X, Y) resolve into sharp points, and several letters show deep notches and cut-ins that add a carved, ink-trap-like texture. Figures are sturdy and display-oriented, with strong black presence and clear differentiation at large sizes.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, book covers, mastheads, and brand marks where its strong contrast and wedge-seriffed detailing can be appreciated. It can work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes, but the dense weight and sharp interior cuts make it most effective at larger sizes rather than extended text.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with a dramatic, headline-forward character. Its sharp wedges and carved detailing evoke heritage and editorial traditions, reading as confident, formal, and slightly theatrical rather than casual or neutral.
The typeface appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a traditional serif voice, combining broad proportions with flared, wedge-like terminals for a distinctive carved look. Its consistent triangular detailing suggests an intention to stand out in titling and identity work while maintaining a familiar, classic serif foundation.
The design emphasizes hard edges and triangular shaping throughout, giving a consistent chiseled rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. Spacing appears set up for impactful word shapes in short runs, where the deep joins and notches become a defining visual signature.