Serif Flared Upgiw 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, packaging, classic, bookish, formal, literary, traditional, readability, heritage tone, editorial voice, refined character, bracketed, calligraphic, tapered, sheared joins, open counters.
This serif face shows tapered, subtly flared stroke endings and bracketed serifs that feel softly integrated into the stems rather than sharply segmented. The contrast is moderate, with thickened verticals and lighter connecting strokes, and many terminals resolve in angled, wedge-like cuts that add a faint calligraphic flavor. Proportions are fairly traditional with generous counters and a steady rhythm in text, while letterforms like the capitals and figures keep a dignified, slightly engraved look. The lowercase appears compact and readable, with a clean two-storey “g” and a single-storey “a,” and overall spacing reads even and stable at paragraph sizes.
Well-suited to editorial design, book typography, and magazine layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for headings, pull quotes, and packaging or branding that benefits from a refined, heritage-leaning tone without heavy ornamentation.
The tone is classic and bookish, conveying a quiet authority associated with editorial and literary typography. Its flared, tapered finishing gives it a refined, slightly old-world warmth that feels formal without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable, traditional serif with a touch of calligraphic flare—balancing classic proportions and steady text color with subtly expressive stroke endings for extra character in display and editorial settings.
In the sample text, the face holds up well at larger reading sizes, with clear punctuation and sturdy numerals that match the serif language. The design’s angled terminals and gentle flare create a subtle liveliness in headlines while maintaining a composed baseline and consistent texture in longer lines.