Serif Flared Habir 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Angie' by FontFont, 'Strayhorn MT' by Monotype, 'Alinea Incise' by Présence Typo, and 'Le Monde Sans Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, book covers, editorial design, posters, pull quotes, classic, editorial, assertive, formal, literary, strong emphasis, editorial voice, classic flavor, calligraphic energy, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, calligraphic, dynamic rhythm, high-shouldered.
A sturdy italic serif with pronounced wedge-like, subtly flared stroke endings and bracketed serifs that feel carved rather than mechanical. Curves are full and slightly compressed, with a forward-leaning stance and a lively, calligraphic modulation that shows most clearly in the lowercase. Counters stay fairly open for the weight, while the italic construction creates an energetic baseline rhythm and tapered joins, especially in letters like a, e, n, and u. Numerals match the text weight and slant, with rounded forms (notably 0, 6, 8, 9) and sturdy, angled strokes on 1, 2, and 7.
Works well for headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where a bold italic voice is desired, and for book or magazine applications that benefit from a classic serif with extra momentum. It can also serve for short-to-medium text passages when a dense, emphatic texture is appropriate, particularly in editorial or literary contexts.
The tone reads traditional and editorial, with a confident, old-world seriousness tempered by a fluent italic motion. It feels suited to expressive emphasis—more literary and rhetorical than neutral—projecting authority without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to merge a traditional serif foundation with a more calligraphic italic energy, using flared terminals and wedge-like serifs to create a distinctive, authoritative texture. It aims to deliver strong emphasis and recognizable personality while retaining familiar, readable proportions.
The italic angle is consistent and strongly shapes the texture, producing a dark, cohesive color in paragraphs. Serifs and terminals often resolve into sharp, triangular wedges, giving the face a crisp, engraved edge at display sizes while maintaining a robust, text-ready structure.