Serif Other Abday 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, book covers, storybook, vintage, quirky, warm, craft, add warmth, evoke nostalgia, stand out, handmade feel, bracketed, calligraphic, soft, rounded, inked.
A decorative serif with gently flared, bracketed serifs and softly rounded terminals that give the strokes a subtly inked, hand-cut feel. Curves are full and slightly irregular in a controlled way, with noticeable asymmetry in bowls and joins that keeps the rhythm lively. The lowercase shows a compact, oldstyle-like skeleton with modest ascenders and a sturdy presence, while capitals are broad and sculpted with tapered entries and small spur-like details. Numerals follow the same organic construction, with open curves and rounded feet that maintain a consistent texture in running text.
Best suited to display use such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where its distinctive serif shaping can be appreciated. It can work for short blocks of text in editorial or book-cover settings when a warm, vintage voice is desired, but its quirky detailing will be most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone feels storybook and vintage, with a friendly, slightly mischievous charm. Its irregular warmth suggests handmade printing or classic poster lettering rather than strict editorial neutrality, making it feel approachable and characterful.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif structures with handcrafted, playful terminal work, creating a readable display face that feels nostalgic without relying on strict historical replication. It prioritizes personality and texture while keeping letterforms familiar enough for comfortable scanning.
Stroke endings often finish with small hooks or soft wedges, and counters stay relatively open, which helps maintain clarity despite the decorative construction. The design’s personality comes more from terminal shaping and curvature than from extreme contrast or heavy ornament.