Serif Flared Ahfu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blacklist' by Great Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, logos, posters, luxurious, editorial, fashion, classical, dramatic, luxury tone, editorial voice, display impact, modern classic, hairline, crisp, refined, sculpted, high-waist.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with razor-thin hairlines and strong vertical stress, producing a crisp, polished rhythm across text. Letterforms are narrowly proportioned with sharp joins and tapered, wedge-like terminals that read as subtly expanding stroke endings rather than blunt slabs. Curves are smooth and taut, with pointed apexes and fine entry/exit strokes that give bowls and diagonals a sculpted, calligraphic finish. The lowercase shows a moderate x-height with elegant ascenders/descenders, and the figures echo the same hairline-to-stem contrast for a cohesive, display-forward texture.
It performs best in display contexts such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and high-impact posters. It can also work for short pull quotes or section titles where its contrast and delicate details can be preserved at comfortable sizes and in high-quality output.
The overall tone is elegant and elevated, with a distinctly editorial and fashion-oriented polish. Its dramatic contrast and precise detailing convey luxury and formality, while the sharp terminals add a contemporary edge rather than a purely antique feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined, high-fashion serif voice: compact, high-contrast forms with carefully tapered terminals that feel both classic and sharply modern. Its construction prioritizes elegance and impact over utilitarian neutrality, suggesting use as a signature display type for premium editorial and brand environments.
In longer settings the fine hairlines create a sparkling texture and benefit from generous spacing and clean reproduction. The design’s precision is especially noticeable in rounded forms and diagonal letters, where the tapered endings and narrow counters heighten the sense of sophistication.