Serif Flared Sela 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EFCO Overhold' by Ephemera Fonts, 'EFCO Osbert' by Ilham Herry, 'Extra Old' and 'Golden Record' by Mans Greback, and 'Culebra' by Mysterylab (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, book text, magazines, branding, packaging, editorial, traditional, authoritative, literate, stately, readability, authority, classic tone, warmth, durability, bracketed, flared, round terminals, soft joins, robust.
A robust serif with gently flared stroke endings and compact, bracketed serifs that feel integrated into the stems rather than sharply cut. The letterforms are broadly proportioned with full bowls and a steady rhythm, showing minimal stroke modulation and a solid, even color on the page. Curves are round and slightly swelling at terminals, while joins stay smooth and sturdy, giving counters a clean, readable openness. The lowercase features a two-storey a and g, a compact ear on g, and a relatively short, sturdy t with a firm crossbar, all contributing to a cohesive text texture.
Well suited for editorial typography such as magazine headlines, section openers, and book or report typography where a strong, traditional serif tone is desired. It can also support branding and packaging that benefits from an established, trustworthy feel and a dense, confident typographic color.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting confidence and tradition without feeling overly delicate. Its weight and soft flaring lend a warm, institutional voice—suited to contexts that need gravity and clarity rather than ornament or whimsy.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with added warmth and sturdiness through subtly flared terminals and low-modulation strokes. It prioritizes legibility and presence, aiming for a dependable, print-forward texture that reads as both authoritative and approachable.
In text, the face holds a strong presence with clear word shapes and stable spacing, making it feel at home in longer settings while still being impactful at display sizes. Numerals are sturdy and readable with rounded forms and consistent mass, matching the letters’ solid, bookish character.