Serif Humanist Abba 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arno' and 'Ten Oldstyle' by Adobe (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, print, branding, classic, literary, warm, refined, traditional, readability, tradition, editorial tone, warmth, versatility, bracketed, calligraphic, old-style, bookish, organic.
A text-oriented serif with gently bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a slightly calligraphic, human touch. Curves are round and open, with softly tapered terminals rather than sharp, mechanical endings. Proportions feel traditional and balanced, with modest ascenders/descenders and comfortable sidebearings that create an even rhythm in continuous reading. Numerals and capitals follow the same measured, old-style construction, keeping contrast and detailing consistent across the set.
Well suited to book typography, magazines, and other editorial layouts where sustained readability and a traditional voice are needed. It can also support understated branding, cultural institutions, and packaging that benefits from a classic serif presence without looking overly formal.
The overall tone is classical and literary, conveying familiarity and trust rather than spectacle. Its warm, humanized shapes suggest editorial tradition and careful typesetting, giving text a calm, cultivated voice.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose, reading-first serif that blends calligraphic warmth with restrained, conventional proportions. It prioritizes consistent texture, clear forms, and an established typographic feel appropriate for continuous text.
The sample text shows steady color and a smooth baseline rhythm, with clear word shapes and unobtrusive detailing. Serifs remain present without becoming heavy, and the design avoids extreme sharpness, keeping the texture comfortable at paragraph sizes.