Serif Flared Pyra 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Syabil' by Eko Bimantara, 'Galvani' by Hoftype, 'MC Bentillo' by Maulana Creative, 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign, 'Levnam' by ParaType, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, and 'Nuno' by Type.p (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, assertive, classic, confident, authoritative, impact, readability, heritage, distinctiveness, bracketed, flared, ink-trap feel, soft corners, open counters.
A bold serif with pronounced flaring into the stroke endings and small, bracketed terminals that give strokes a sculpted, chiseled feel. Curves are generously rounded with fairly open counters, while joins and inside corners show subtle notches that read like ink-trap shaping at larger sizes. The rhythm is steady and upright, with sturdy verticals, compact apertures, and rounded bowls that keep the texture dense but legible. Numerals are heavy and stable, with simple, readable forms that match the letter weight and tone.
Well-suited to headlines, magazine and book typography, and display settings where strong presence is needed without sacrificing readability. It can also serve branding and packaging that benefit from a classic, authoritative voice and a distinctive flared serif texture.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a slightly carved, print-forward character that feels authoritative rather than delicate. Its flared detailing adds a touch of refinement and craft, lending an editorial seriousness with a hint of vintage warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, attention-holding serif optimized for impactful display and confident text blocks. The flared endings and subtle notch-like shaping suggest an effort to maintain clarity and character in heavy weight while preserving a traditional, editorial sensibility.
Uppercase forms are broad and imposing, while the lowercase maintains strong differentiation and clear silhouettes, supporting readable word shapes in setting. The flared terminals and bracketed serifs create a distinctive “set” on the baseline and cap line, producing a strong typographic color in paragraphs.