Serif Flared Beta 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial headlines, magazine design, book covers, luxury branding, posters, elegant, editorial, refined, literary, fashion, premium voice, display elegance, editorial clarity, classical modernity, crisp, delicate, calligraphic, tapered, sculpted.
This serif typeface shows a sculpted, high‑contrast build with fine hairlines and firmer main strokes that taper and subtly flare at terminals. Serifs are sharp and understated, often resolving into pointed or wedge-like endings rather than blunt slabs, giving strokes a carved, chiseled finish. Curves are smooth and controlled with a slightly calligraphic modulation, and joins stay clean even where strokes thin dramatically. Proportions feel classical with a moderate x-height, open counters, and a composed rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other prominent typography where contrast and terminal detail can shine. It also fits refined branding, cultural packaging, and book or magazine covers, and can work for short passages when set with comfortable size and leading to preserve the delicacy of the hairlines.
The overall tone is poised and polished, balancing restraint with a touch of drama from the strong contrast and crisp terminals. It reads as premium and editorial, suggesting sophistication rather than warmth or informality.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classical serif typography: crisp, contrast-driven letterforms with subtly flared stroke endings to add elegance and distinction in display and editorial contexts.
The sample text shows strong performance at display sizes where the hairlines and flared endings can be appreciated, while the finer details imply careful spacing and a measured cadence in running lines. Numerals and capitals carry a stately presence, and the lowercase keeps an elegant, bookish texture without becoming overly ornate.