Serif Flared Abloy 9 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A sculpted serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and gently flared terminals that broaden at the ends of major strokes. Serifs are bracketed and sharp, with a chiseled, calligraphic feel in the joins and curves. Proportions read slightly expansive with generous capitals and open counters; round letters are full and smooth, while diagonals and arms taper cleanly into crisp endings. The lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with clear ascenders/descenders, and the numerals show traditional, text-friendly proportions with strong vertical stress.
Well suited to editorial design, magazine headlines, and book covers where high-contrast serifs add sophistication and hierarchy. It can also work effectively for luxury branding, packaging, and cultural or institutional materials when used at sizes that preserve its fine details.
The overall tone is polished and literary, combining classical gravitas with a contemporary, fashion-forward sheen. Its high-contrast rhythm and flared endings create a sense of ceremony and confidence, suited to contexts that want to feel premium, cultured, and deliberate.
The design appears intended to modernize a classical serif voice by pairing traditional proportions and bracketed serifs with flared, tapered stroke endings and crisp contrast. It aims to deliver an elegant, attention-grabbing texture for display typography while remaining structured and readable in short text settings.
In paragraph settings the strong contrast and crisp details create lively texture and clear word shapes, especially at display sizes. The italics are not shown; the visible roman forms emphasize vertical stress, tapered joins, and distinctive terminal shaping that gives headings a tailored, editorial character.