Serif Normal Abbab 2 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, luxury branding, book covers, posters, editorial, luxury, fashion, classical, refined, elegance, premium tone, display impact, classic revival, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, bracketed serifs, calligraphic stress, high-waisted capitals.
A crisp display serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and fine, hairline serifs. The capitals feel tall and stately, with generous curves and a controlled, slightly calligraphic stress that shows clearly in round forms like C, O, and Q. Serifs are sharp and delicate with subtle bracketing, and many strokes taper into pointed, knife-like terminals. Lowercase forms keep a traditional structure with open counters and a measured rhythm, while select letters (notably g and y) introduce elegant curves and loops that add sophistication without becoming ornate. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, combining strong verticals with slender joins and tapered ends.
Best suited for display settings such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, book covers, posters, and luxury brand identities where its contrast and refined serifs can be shown at comfortable sizes. It can also work for short editorial passages when set with ample size and spacing, letting the delicate details remain clear.
The overall tone is poised and elegant, projecting a premium, editorial sensibility. Its sharp contrast and refined details suggest formality and polish, with a fashion-forward edge suited to upscale branding and art-directed layouts.
The typeface appears designed to deliver a classic serif voice with heightened contrast and finely cut details, aiming for an upscale editorial look. It balances traditional proportions with sharp, modern finishing to create dramatic, art-directed typography.
In text, the delicate hairlines and fine serifs create a sparkling texture and a distinctly ‘printed’ feel, especially at larger sizes. The design’s narrow joining strokes and pointed terminals amplify its sophistication, while the conventional letter skeletons keep it legible and familiar in headings and short passages.