Serif Other Abraz 2 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Fairweather' by Dharma Type, 'Benton Sans' and 'Benton Sans Std' by Font Bureau, 'Athletic Pro' by Mandarin, and 'Cargi' by Studio Principle Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logotypes, signage, vintage, theatrical, western, circus, poster, attention, nostalgia, compact fit, display impact, brand character, flared, bracketed, condensed, high-waisted, ink-trap.
A condensed serif display face with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and strongly flared, bracketed terminals that read as softened wedges. Vertical stems dominate, while curves are compact and tightly drawn, giving the design a tall, high-waisted silhouette. Serifs are short but assertive, with subtle swelling at joins and occasional notch-like shaping in counters and corners that adds a carved, woodtype-like texture. Overall spacing is compact and the rhythm is emphatically vertical, with bold, simplified details that hold together in larger settings.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where a compact, high-impact serif is needed. It also works well for logotypes and short editorial callouts that benefit from a distinctive vintage voice, rather than extended body text.
The letterforms evoke a vintage show-poster sensibility—part western, part circus—balancing ruggedness with a slightly ornate, theatrical edge. The tight proportions and flared terminals create a confident, attention-seeking tone suited to nostalgic or characterful branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence within a tight horizontal footprint, using flared serif construction and simplified detailing to recall historical display lettering and woodtype-inspired poster typography.
Capitals feel particularly monumental due to the narrow width and heavy verticals, while the lowercase maintains a sturdy, utilitarian structure that keeps text recognizable in short bursts. Numerals are robust and stylistically aligned with the caps, supporting headline-centric compositions.