Serif Flared Afba 12 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, fashion, luxury, dramatic, classic, editorial impact, premium branding, elegant contrast, classic refinement, high-contrast, flared terminals, sharp serifs, crisp, refined.
A high-contrast serif with slender hairlines and weighty vertical stems that expand into subtly flared endings rather than blunt slabs. Serifs are sharp and finely cut, giving the outlines a crisp, engraved-like precision. The capitals feel stately and slightly narrow in their inner spaces, while the lowercase maintains a compact, disciplined rhythm with clear, clean joins and pointed terminals on forms like v, w, x, and y. Numerals echo the same contrast and tapering, with elegant curves and thin connecting strokes that emphasize a light–dark cadence.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, pull quotes, and other prominent editorial settings where its contrast and sharp finishing can be appreciated. It also fits premium branding and packaging that benefit from an elegant, high-end voice; for longer text, generous sizing and comfortable spacing help preserve its fine details.
The overall tone is refined and dramatic, balancing classic bookish authority with fashion-forward polish. Its pronounced contrast and razor-fine detailing create a luxurious, high-end feel that reads as editorial and sophisticated rather than casual or utilitarian.
Likely designed to deliver a contemporary, high-contrast serif look with a distinctive flared finishing, combining classic proportions with a sharper, more theatrical stroke economy. The intent appears to be strong visual impact and premium tone while retaining enough structure for readable short-form text.
At larger sizes the delicate hairlines and knife-edge serifs become a defining feature, producing a sparkling texture in text and a striking silhouette in display. The flare at stroke endings adds a sculpted, calligraphic nuance that softens the geometry without losing sharpness.