Serif Flared Hirur 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, headlines, posters, branding, classic, literary, dramatic, formal, vintage, expressive serif, editorial voice, classic display, calligraphic flavor, calligraphic, bracketed, teardrop terminals, lively rhythm, oldstyle figures.
This typeface is a slanted serif with a calligraphic, flared-stem construction and pronounced bracketed serifs. Strokes show a pen-like modulation, with swelling verticals and tapered joins that create sharp, energetic diagonals in letters like K, V, W, and X. Counters are relatively compact and the lowercase sits with a modest x-height, giving the text a slightly elevated contrast between capitals and lowercase. Terminals often finish in small teardrop-like or wedge forms, and the overall rhythm feels dynamic, with noticeable variation in stroke energy from glyph to glyph.
It suits editorial headlines, book and magazine typography, and branding that benefits from a traditional, expressive voice. The strong slant and animated terminals make it particularly effective for display sizes, pull quotes, packaging, and poster work where its lively serif detailing can be appreciated.
The tone is classic and literary, with a confident, old-world elegance that reads as editorial and somewhat dramatic. Its slant and flared endings add motion and personality, suggesting tradition with a touch of theatrical flair rather than strict neutrality.
The design appears intended to blend serif tradition with italicized, pen-driven movement—delivering a refined but expressive text color while adding distinctive flared endings and calligraphic emphasis for stronger presence in display and editorial settings.
Capitals are broad and decorative, especially the Q with a prominent sweeping tail, while the lowercase keeps a compact, text-like color. Numerals appear oldstyle in spirit, with varied heights and a more handwritten flow than rigid lining figures, reinforcing the historical, bookish character.