Serif Other Abnen 2 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, posters, invitations, packaging, headlines, whimsical, vintage, storybook, ornate, playful, decorative display, vintage flavor, expressive caps, ornamental serif, curly terminals, decorative swashes, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, spiky joins.
A decorative serif with slim stems and pronounced thick–thin modulation, combining traditional serif structure with lively, curled terminals. Serifs are small and bracketed, while many capitals and key lowercase letters carry looped or hook-like flourishes that create a slightly uneven, hand-drawn rhythm. Curves are narrow and tall, counters stay relatively tight, and the overall texture reads airy but busy due to the frequent interior curls and pointed joins. Numerals follow the same language, mixing restrained forms with occasional curled details for a cohesive, ornamental set.
Best suited to short-form display settings where its curled terminals and ornate details can be appreciated: book covers and chapter titles, posters and event collateral, boutique packaging, and themed invitations. It can work for brief pull quotes or subheads, but the ornamentation is more effective at larger sizes than in dense body copy.
The face suggests a quirky, old-world charm—part Victorian display, part storybook eccentricity. Its flourished terminals and expressive capitals give it a playful, slightly mischievous tone that feels crafted and characterful rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif foundation embellished with whimsical, calligraphic curls, creating a distinctive display voice that nods to vintage printing and decorative titling styles.
Capitals are the primary display feature, with distinctive swash-like hooks on letters such as A, J, L, Q, and Y that strongly influence word shapes. In running text, the decorative terminals add sparkle but also increase visual noise, making spacing and size choices important for comfortable reading.