Serif Flared Toby 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'FM Bolyar Pro' by The Fontmaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, magazine covers, sports graphics, confident, editorial, modern classic, authoritative, athletic, impact, readability, editorial tone, brand voice, flared terminals, bracketed serifs, blocky, high-shouldered, open counters.
A sturdy serif with flared, bracketed endings and a pronounced, solid color on the page. The design combines broad, somewhat condensed interior shapes with generous stroke thickness, keeping contrast subdued and relying on sculpted terminals for character. Capitals feel squared and assertive with clean curves, while lowercase forms have a tall x-height and compact apertures that tighten texture without becoming closed. Numerals match the heft and share the same flared finishing, giving a cohesive, weighty rhythm in text and display sizes.
Well suited for headlines, cover lines, and poster typography where a strong typographic voice is needed. Its dense, flared serif detailing also works for branding wordmarks and packaging that benefit from a confident, heritage-leaning feel. In text, it can serve for short blocks such as intros, pull quotes, or captions when set with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is bold and self-assured, mixing a contemporary practicality with a classic, editorial seriousness. It reads as purposeful and energetic rather than delicate, with enough traditional serif structure to feel credible in formal settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful serif presence that stays readable and contemporary, using flared, bracketed terminals to add warmth and distinction without relying on delicate contrast. It aims for strong impact in display use while maintaining the discipline and familiarity of a traditional serif skeleton.
Round letters keep a firm, controlled geometry, and diagonals (like in V/W/X/Y) appear crisp and stable. The heavier joins and short serifs create strong word shapes in larger settings, while the tight interior spaces suggest giving it a bit of breathing room when used in dense paragraphs.