Serif Flared Abkaf 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Tiepolo' by ITC (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, magazines, editorial, classical, authoritative, dramatic, formal, expressive serif, display impact, editorial voice, classical revival, bracketed, wedge serifs, calligraphic, sharp terminals, sculpted.
This typeface presents sculpted letterforms with pronounced thick–thin modulation and flared, wedge-like serifs that feel carved rather than mechanically attached. Stems taper and swell into terminals, creating a lively rhythm and a slightly calligraphic, chiseled texture in text. Counters are fairly open for the weight, while joins and curves show crisp inflections and pointed details (notably in diagonals and the apexes of letters like A, V, W, and Y). The lowercase has a steady, moderate x-height with robust bowls and clear differentiation between forms; numerals follow the same high-contrast, flared logic with bold, rounded shapes and sharp finishing strokes.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium passages where its high-contrast, flared details can be appreciated—such as magazine typography, book covers, cultural posters, and brand marks seeking a classic-yet-expressive serif voice. It can also support impactful pull quotes and section openers where a strong typographic silhouette is desired.
The overall tone is assertive and refined, combining a traditional serif presence with a more expressive, theatrical edge. Its flared endings and sharp internal shaping lend a sense of craft and ceremony, making the voice feel editorial and confident rather than purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classical serif model through flared, chisel-like terminals and emphatic contrast, prioritizing personality and presence in display and editorial contexts while keeping letterforms recognizable and structured.
At display sizes the sharp terminals and swelling strokes read as intentional and decorative; in dense settings the strong contrast and pointed details create a dark, energetic color. The sample text shows a consistent, well-controlled cadence across mixed case, with punctuation and apostrophes matching the angular, cut-stone character.