Serif Flared Habiz 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Campan' by Hoftype and 'Beaufort' by Shinntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, confident, vintage, lively, dramatic, sporty, display impact, retro flavor, expressive italic, headline clarity, flared, bracketed, ball terminals, ink-trap feel, swashy.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with flared, bracketed terminals that give stems a sculpted, calligraphic presence. Curves are broad and generous, with compact counters and pronounced, rounded joins that create a slightly “inked” texture at larger sizes. The italic construction is assertive rather than delicate, showing energetic entry/exit strokes, occasional ball-like terminals, and wedge-shaped serifs that taper into pointed tips. Overall rhythm is wide and buoyant, with strong black shapes, chunky diagonals, and a lively baseline sweep in letters like a, e, s, and y.
Best suited for headlines, short blurbs, and prominent titling where its weight, slant, and flared terminals can be appreciated. It can work well in branding, packaging, and editorial display contexts that want a confident, retro-leaning voice. For longer passages, it will be most comfortable when given generous size and spacing to keep counters and joins from feeling too dense.
The tone is bold and extroverted, evoking classic display typography with a touch of mid-century advertising flair. Its strong slant and flared endings communicate motion and confidence, reading as spirited, theatrical, and a bit sporty. The overall effect feels designed to grab attention and project character rather than disappear into the page.
The design appears intended as a characterful display italic that combines strong, attention-grabbing mass with sculpted serif details. Its flared stroke endings and energetic curves suggest an aim to deliver impact while maintaining a traditional serif lineage and a distinctly expressive rhythm.
Uppercase forms appear sturdy and poster-ready, while the lowercase shows more distinctive italic gestures that add personality in text-like settings. Numerals match the weight and flare of the letters, keeping a consistent, emphatic texture. At smaller sizes the dense interior spaces and heavy joins may build a darker color, while at large sizes the terminal shaping becomes a key visual feature.