Serif Flared Ahbi 10 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Costaline' by Mega Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, luxury branding, packaging, luxury, classic, refined, dramatic, elegance, editorial voice, premium feel, headline impact, high-contrast, flared terminals, sharp serifs, calligraphic, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, tapered hairlines and substantial main strokes, producing a bright, engraved look on the page. Serifs are sharp and finely bracketed, and many stroke endings subtly flare, giving the forms a sculpted, slightly calligraphic finish rather than blunt cutoffs. Uppercase proportions feel stately with ample counters and clean, steady verticals, while lowercase letters show modest x-height and pronounced thick–thin rhythm. Curves (C, G, O, Q) are smooth and controlled, and numerals echo the same dramatic contrast with elegant tapering and pointed joins.
Best suited to display and large text where the fine hairlines and tapered details remain clear—magazine headlines, book covers, fashion/beauty branding, and premium packaging. It can also work for short editorial passages and pull quotes when set with comfortable size and spacing to preserve its high-contrast clarity.
The overall tone is polished and authoritative, with a fashion/editorial confidence that reads as premium and composed. Its contrast and sharp detailing lend a sense of ceremony and sophistication, suggesting tradition filtered through a modern, crisp finish.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, high-fashion serif voice with a strong thick–thin rhythm and refined, flared finishing. It balances classical proportions with sharper, cleaner detailing to create a contemporary editorial feel.
At text sizes the strong contrast and fine hairlines create a lively texture with noticeable sparkle, especially in dense settings. The design’s pointed terminals and flared finishes add character in headlines and pull quotes, where the stroke modulation and sculpted edges are most visible.