Serif Flared Habiz 8 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Beaufort' by Shinntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, packaging, classic, assertive, editorial, dramatic, sporty, emphasis, impact, tradition, motion, display, bracketed, wedge serifs, forward-leaning, teardrop terminals, tight spacing.
A forward-leaning serif with stout, slightly tapered strokes and clearly bracketed, wedge-like serifs that flare out at the ends. Curves are full and rounded, with compact counters and a generally dense color on the page; joins are smooth rather than abrupt, keeping the rhythm cohesive in text. The italic structure reads as a true italic rather than a simple slant, with energetic diagonals in letters like v/w/x and single-storey forms in the lowercase set. Numerals are heavy and sculpted, echoing the same flared endings and compact interior spaces for a consistent texture across mixed settings.
Well suited to headlines, pull quotes, and short editorial passages where a bold, energetic italic serif can carry personality. It should perform especially well in magazine layouts, branding statements, packaging, and promotional materials where dense color and flared serifs add presence and a classic finish.
The tone is confident and classic, with a pronounced sense of motion from the italic angle and the swelling, flared stroke endings. It feels editorial and a bit dramatic—suited to emphatic, attention-getting typography—while still retaining a traditional, bookish serif underpinning.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, traditional serif voice with extra momentum and emphasis through a pronounced italic construction and flared stroke endings. Its consistent, weighty texture suggests a focus on impactful display typography that still reads cohesively in short blocks of text.
In the sample text, the strong weight and compact counters create high impact at display sizes, while the continuous bracketing and smooth modulation help lines hold together as a unified block. The italic angle is prominent, giving words a dynamic, slightly sporty cadence.