Serif Flared Yive 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, branding, packaging, literary, quirky, vintage, expressive, whimsical, add character, evoke vintage, create motion, handcrafted feel, stand out, flared serifs, calligraphic, diagonal stress, open counters, wedge terminals.
A high-contrast serif with a distinct reverse-italic slant and lively, calligraphic modulation. Stems and arms flare into wedge-like serif endings, creating a sculpted, slightly tapered feel rather than crisp bracketed serifs. Curves show diagonal stress and a gently irregular rhythm, with round letters (O, Q, o, e) appearing softly pinched and angled, and several joins and terminals finishing in sharp beak-like points. Spacing and letter widths feel intentionally uneven, giving the texture a varied, animated color in both caps and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines, titling, and short blocks of text where its animated rhythm and high contrast can be appreciated without becoming visually busy. It can work well for book covers, editorial feature headings, posters, and branding/packaging in categories that benefit from a vintage, literary, or whimsical impression.
The overall tone is literary and old-world, with a playful eccentricity that reads more storybook or boutique than strictly classical. Its reverse-lean and flared endings add motion and personality, suggesting a handcrafted, slightly mischievous character rather than formal neutrality.
The design appears aimed at combining classic serif cues with a deliberately unconventional slant and flared terminals to create a distinctive, characterful face. It prioritizes personality and motion—through diagonal stress, variable letter widths, and sharp wedge endings—over strict typographic neutrality.
The figures and punctuation inherit the same angled energy, with curved numerals that echo the diagonal stress of the letters. In text, the lively widths and strong contrast create a distinctive pattern that stands out at display sizes and gives headings a memorable, idiosyncratic voice.