Serif Flared Abdoz 9 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, magazines, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, editorial tone, classic revival, authoritative voice, refined display, crisp, sharp, bracketed, sculpted, calligraphic.
This serif features crisp, high-contrast construction with vertical stress and tapered, flaring terminals that broaden into sharp, triangular feet and beak-like endings. Serifs read as lightly bracketed and sculpted rather than slabby, giving stems a carved, calligraphic finish. Capitals are stately and open with generous sidebearings, while lowercase shows clear two-storey a and g, a compact ear on g, and a pointed, slightly angled apex on v/w. Numerals are lining and similarly high-contrast, with curved figures and distinctive pointed terminals that echo the letterforms’ flared endings.
It suits editorial typography—magazine features, book typography, and essay-style layouts—where its contrast and flared detailing can carry a refined voice. It also performs well for display roles such as headlines, pull quotes, and brand wordmarks that benefit from a classic, authoritative serif presence.
The overall tone is traditional and polished, with an editorial gravity that feels bookish and authoritative. The sharp flares and clean contrast add a refined, slightly dramatic edge, suitable for serious or prestige-forward communication.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classical, old-style-inspired serif with sharper, flared terminals and pronounced contrast for a more incisive editorial character. Its proportions and consistent detailing suggest a focus on readability with an elevated, publication-ready tone.
In text, the strong contrast and flared terminals create a lively rhythm and crisp word shapes, especially in mixed-case setting. The forms remain upright and disciplined, but the pointed details in joins and terminals introduce a subtle sense of motion and ceremony.