Serif Flared Emha 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, magazines, posters, branding, editorial, classic, authoritative, literary, dramatic, editorial voice, classic refinement, display impact, premium tone, bracketed, flared, ball terminals, sharp apexes, teardrop terminals.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and subtly flared stems that widen into tapered, bracketed terminals. Serifs are sharp and calligraphic rather than slab-like, with a mix of pointed wedge endings and rounded, teardrop/ball terminals in places. The proportions read as traditional and slightly condensed in the caps, while lowercase forms show sturdy verticals, compact counters, and crisp joins. Curves are sculpted and tight, producing a rhythmic, engraved feel across both text and display sizes.
This design is well suited to headlines and subheads where its contrast and flared detailing can read crisply, as well as book covers and magazine editorial layouts that benefit from a classic, authoritative serif. It can also support branding and packaging that wants a traditional, premium tone, especially when paired with restrained supporting typography.
The overall tone feels classic and editorial, projecting authority and a slightly dramatic, old-world refinement. Its sharp terminals and strong modulation suggest a formal, literary voice suited to traditional publishing aesthetics.
The font appears intended to blend traditional serif conventions with a more sculpted, flared terminal treatment, creating a distinctive editorial voice. It aims for strong presence and refined texture, balancing legibility with expressive, engraved-like detailing.
The figures appear lining with strong vertical stress and distinct, oldstyle-inspired shaping in the bowls and terminals. Several letters exhibit expressive detailing—like the distinctive tail on Q and the lively hooks/terminals on lowercase forms—that adds personality without becoming decorative.