Serif Flared Abloy 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This is a high-contrast serif with sculpted, slightly flared stroke endings and finely bracketed serifs. Vertical stems are strong and straight, while curved strokes show pronounced thick–thin transitions and tapered terminals. The letterforms feel generously proportioned with open counters and a steady, bookish rhythm; capitals have dignified, traditional proportions, and lowercase forms combine crisp joins with subtly calligraphic modulation. Numerals are similarly contrasty and sturdy, with clear shapes and a classic lining presence.
It works especially well for headlines, decks, and pull quotes where the high contrast and sculpted serifs can show their character. It also suits book covers, magazine/editorial design, and premium branding applications that benefit from a classic, authoritative voice.
The overall tone is editorial and literary, combining traditional authority with a polished, contemporary sharpness. Its crisp contrast and refined terminals communicate seriousness and craft, making it feel at home in cultured, print-forward contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with added visual tension from strong contrast and subtly flared finishing, offering a refined alternative to more neutral oldstyle or transitional text faces. It aims to balance traditional proportions with a crisp, display-friendly presence for editorial typography.
In text, the contrast creates a lively sparkle and clear word shapes, while the flared finishing gives strokes a carved, chiseled feel rather than purely hairline serifs. The design reads cleanly at display sizes and maintains an elegant texture across multi-line settings.