Serif Flared Abrut 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, book covers, packaging, dramatic, elegant, stylized, editorial, theatrical, expressive display, branding impact, historical flair, ornamental tone, calligraphic, sculpted, flared, tapered, swashy.
A stylized serif with sharply tapered strokes and pronounced flaring at terminals, producing a carved, calligraphic feel. The contrast is strong, with hairline connections and thicker, wedge-like strokes that often end in pointed or blade-shaped serifs. Many curves show dynamic thinning and swelling, and several letters incorporate distinctive internal cut-ins and diagonal transitions that heighten the sense of motion. Proportions lean broad overall with a relatively tall x-height; spacing and widths vary noticeably across the set, giving the texture an expressive, irregular rhythm.
Best suited for display settings where the sharp contrast and flared terminals can be appreciated: editorial headlines, poster titling, book covers, brand marks, and premium packaging. It can also work for short pull quotes or chapter openers, but its distinctive forms suggest using it sparingly for emphasis rather than long-running text.
The overall tone is dramatic and high-style, blending classic serif cues with a distinctly ornamental, almost gothic-art-nouveau flair. It feels ceremonial and theatrical rather than neutral, projecting sophistication with a slightly mischievous, storybook edge.
The design appears intended to create a memorable, characterful serif that references calligraphic construction while pushing toward a more sculptural, ornamental display aesthetic. Its flared endings, tapered joins, and idiosyncratic detailing aim to add drama and personality to titles and branding.
Round letters (like O/C/G/Q and 6/8/9) emphasize sweeping, ribbon-like counters and tapered joins, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) read as sharp, chiseled strokes. The numerals follow the same high-contrast, sculpted logic, with especially decorative bowls and angled terminals that make them feel display-oriented.