Serif Flared Tesi 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This is a serif typeface with gently flared stroke endings and bracketed serifs that give the letterforms a subtly calligraphic, oldstyle feel. Strokes show moderate modulation, with rounded transitions and a steady, readable rhythm across text. Counters are open and proportions lean slightly broad, while terminals often finish with soft, tapered hooks rather than blunt cuts. Uppercase forms are stately and well balanced; lowercase shows a single-storey “g” and a modest, sturdy “a,” contributing to an organic, bookish texture in paragraphs.
It suits extended reading in books and long-form editorial layouts, where the warm modulation and open counters maintain comfortable texture. It also works well for magazine typography, cultural branding, and premium packaging that benefits from a classic, crafted serif voice.
The overall tone is classic and composed, conveying a quietly traditional, literary character rather than a sharp modern one. Its flared details add warmth and a crafted feel, suggesting heritage and trust without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on an oldstyle/flared serif: readable and steady in text, with enough stroke shaping and terminal character to feel distinctive in headlines and titles.
Numerals appear lining with clear shapes and moderate width, maintaining the same tapered, serifed logic seen in the letters. Curves (C, G, O, Q) are smooth and generously rounded, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) show controlled contrast with slightly softened joins that avoid harshness.