Serif Flared Menu 2 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, posters, branding, dramatic, luxurious, theatrical, vintage, display impact, editorial tone, luxury branding, stylized classic, wedge serifs, flared terminals, didone-like, sculptural, crisp.
A very heavy serif with striking thick–thin modulation and sharply carved, wedge-like serifs that often feel integrated into the stroke rather than added on. Curves are tensioned and sculptural, with narrow hairlines cutting into large black shapes, creating a faceted, almost chiseled rhythm across the alphabet. The fit is relatively tight and the counters are compact in many letters, while joins and terminals show purposeful flare and taper that emphasize a high-fashion silhouette. Numerals and capitals carry strong vertical stress and an assertive presence, with distinctive, angular entry/exit strokes that give the design a stylized, display-first texture.
Best suited to headlines, magazine display typography, poster titles, and brand marks where its strong contrast and sculptural serifs can be appreciated. It also works well for short, punchy lines in packaging or event materials where a luxurious, high-impact voice is desired, rather than for long-form body copy.
The overall tone is dramatic and fashion-forward, projecting luxury and confidence with a slightly theatrical, poster-like impact. Its sharp contrast and sculpted serifs evoke classic editorial typography, but the exaggerated weight and cut-in hairlines add a contemporary edge that feels bold and attention-seeking.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact in display settings by combining classic high-contrast serif cues with flared, wedge-like terminals and tightly controlled counters. Its intention is to feel premium and distinctive—more like a typographic centerpiece than a background workhorse.
The design’s visual energy comes from the interplay of large black forms and razor-thin cuts, which can create sparkling detail at larger sizes but may feel dense in small settings. Many letters show intentionally idiosyncratic shaping (especially in curves and terminals), contributing to a distinctive, branded look rather than a neutral text texture.