Serif Other Abliz 2 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, logotypes, vintage, playful, theatrical, whimsical, folksy, display impact, retro flavor, quirky warmth, compact setting, distinct silhouette, bracketed serifs, soft terminals, pinched joins, tall ascenders, rounded shoulders.
A condensed serif with heavy, ink-trap-like joins and softly bracketed serifs that end in rounded, bulbous terminals. Strokes show subtle modulation, with upright construction and slightly pinched curves that give counters a narrow, vertical feel. Uppercase forms are tall and compact, while lowercase features short, rounded shoulders and prominent ascenders/descenders that add a lively rhythm. Numerals follow the same condensed proportions, with friendly, softened corners and a consistent, display-oriented color.
This style suits display typography: posters, event titles, packaging, book covers, and logo wordmarks that want a retro or whimsical edge. It can also work for short pull quotes or section headers where its condensed width helps fit text while keeping a bold, characterful voice.
The overall tone feels vintage and slightly theatrical, like a poster or storybook headline with a wink. Its rounded serifs and pinched joints add a quirky, handmade flavor while still reading as a traditional serif at a glance.
The design appears intended to blend classic serif structure with decorative, softened terminals and exaggerated joins, producing a compact display face that feels both traditional and offbeat. Its condensed proportions and distinctive detailing suggest an emphasis on strong silhouette and personality in larger sizes.
The set leans on distinctive terminal shapes and compressed spacing to create strong texture in lines of text, with especially recognizable silhouettes in letters like J, Q, g, y, and the narrow, upright rounds (C/O/0). The design reads best when given room to show its chunky details rather than being squeezed tightly.