Serif Flared Habum 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, punchy, classic, sporty, confident, retro, display impact, italic emphasis, heritage feel, energy, wedge serif, swashy, dynamic, compact, bracketed.
A very heavy italic serif with wedge-like, flared terminals and compact, forceful letterforms. Strokes show a clear diagonal stress and a lively rhythm, with broad, rounded bowls contrasted by sharp, angled joins. Serifs are not hairline-fine; instead they read as sturdy, triangular/bracketed ends that reinforce the bold, forward-leaning silhouette. The overall texture is dense and dark, with tight counters and pronounced curves that keep the forms energetic rather than rigid.
Best suited for display settings where strong personality and high contrast against the page are desired: headlines, posters, cover lines, bold pull quotes, branding marks, and packaging. It can also work well for sports or event promotion where an energetic, classic-leaning italic voice helps convey motion and urgency.
The design conveys a bold, assertive tone with a vintage, editorial flavor—confident and attention-grabbing without feeling ornamental. Its strong slant and flared endings create a sense of motion and impact, suggesting classic display typography used for headlines and emphatic messaging.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum impact in italic while retaining a traditional serif foundation, using flared terminals and dense weight to create a distinctive, high-energy display voice.
Uppercase shapes are broad and stable with pronounced wedges, while the lowercase maintains a sturdy, slightly bouncy rhythm that stays readable at display sizes. Numerals are equally weighty and rounded, matching the font’s compact, high-impact color on the page.