Serif Flared Ikra 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, branding, invitations, literary, refined, classic, poetic, text italic, literary tone, classic elegance, calligraphic warmth, calligraphic, humanist, flared, bracketed, open counters.
A slanted serif with a calligraphic, humanist build and gently flared terminals. Strokes show moderate contrast with soft transitions, and many letters finish in tapered or subtly bracketed endings rather than abrupt cuts. The capitals are elegant and slightly narrow in feel, with flowing curves (notably in C, G, and S) and understated, sharpened entry strokes. Lowercase forms are lively and rhythmic, with open apertures and a compact, continuous texture; the italic construction is evident in the single-storey a and g, the forward-leaning shoulders, and the angled stress in rounded letters. Figures are proportional and similarly slanted, blending smoothly with text rather than standing as rigid lining forms.
Well suited to editorial typography such as book interiors, long-form articles, and magazine features where an italic voice is needed beyond simple emphasis. It can also serve in refined branding, cultural programs, and invitations when a classic, humanist character is desired.
The overall tone is cultured and literary, balancing formality with a handwritten warmth. Its soft flaring and controlled contrast give it a refined, traditional voice suited to expressive reading rather than stark, technical communication.
The font appears intended as a text-friendly italic with traditional serif cues and flared, calligraphic endings, aiming to deliver an elegant cadence and a polished, literary presence in continuous reading and display lines.
The design reads cleanly at text sizes in the sample, with graceful ascenders and a consistent rightward momentum that supports continuous lines. Curved letters maintain generous inner space, helping preserve clarity despite the italic angle.