Serif Flared Abmep 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Orange Squash' and 'Orange Squash Pro' by Pixesia Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, branding, headlines, classic, refined, formal, literary, readability, elegance, authority, editorial voice, print heritage, bracketed, transitional, crisp, sharp, calligraphic.
This serif presents strong thick–thin modulation with crisp, bracketed serifs and subtly flared terminals that give strokes a tapered, carved feel. Curves are generous and smooth, while joins and terminals stay sharp, producing a clean, high-definition rhythm in both capitals and lowercase. Proportions feel traditional and balanced, with sturdy verticals, slightly varied character widths, and a clear, readable texture in running text. Numerals show the same contrast and serif treatment, with elegant curves and decisive finishing strokes.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, long-form reading, and book or magazine typography where a refined serif texture is desired. It can also support upscale branding and display settings—particularly for headlines, pull quotes, and titling—where its contrast and sharp finishing details can be showcased.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking book typography and established editorial design. Its contrast and pointed detailing add a sense of sophistication and authority, making text feel deliberate, polished, and slightly dramatic without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized, print-classic serif voice: high-contrast and elegant, with flared, tapered endings to add character while preserving readability. It aims to balance traditional proportions with crisp detailing for confident editorial presence.
The capitals read stately and open, with confident horizontals and well-controlled curves (notably in C, G, and S). Lowercase forms keep a traditional, text-oriented build with rounded bowls and carefully shaped terminals that help maintain clarity at paragraph sizes.