Serif Flared Bylab 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, refined, elegant, modern classic, fashion, editorial polish, luxury tone, display impact, classic refinement, hairline serifs, bracketed, tapered joins, sharp terminals, airy spacing.
A refined serif with pronounced stroke contrast and a crisp, calligraphic modulation. Stems and arms taper into delicate hairline serifs and pointed terminals, with subtle bracketing and flared transitions where heavy strokes meet thin endings. Proportions feel classical with relatively narrow capitals, open counters, and a steady baseline rhythm, while the lowercase maintains a balanced x-height and clear differentiation between rounds and straights. Numerals and punctuation match the same high-contrast, chiseled construction, giving the overall texture a bright, sparkling page color at display sizes.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and magazine-style layouts where its contrast and fine terminals can be appreciated. It also fits premium branding, beauty and luxury packaging, and elegant event materials that benefit from a poised serif voice.
The font projects an upscale, polished tone—confident and cultured without becoming ornate. Its sharp hairlines and tapered serifs add a sense of precision and sophistication associated with contemporary editorial and fashion typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast serif: elegant, economical in silhouette, and visually striking in display typography. Its tapered serifs and flared transitions emphasize sharpness and refinement while maintaining a familiar editorial structure.
In longer lines, the thin horizontals and hairline details create a lively shimmer, making the design feel best when given sufficient size and print-like rendering. Curved letters show careful stress and smooth swelling into stems, reinforcing the crisp, engraved impression across the set.