Serif Flared Haben 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Proza' by Bureau Roffa, 'Telder HT Pro' by Huerta Tipográfica, 'Mestiza Sans' and 'Trust Sans' by Lechuga Type, and 'Mato Sans' by Picador (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, assertive, retro, sporty, punchy, playful, impact, motion, display, nostalgia, attention, flared terminals, sheared, bracketed, rounded joins, high-ink.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with a strong, sheared construction and visibly flared stroke endings. Stems and arms broaden into tapered terminals, creating a dynamic wedge-like finish rather than crisp, flat cuts. Counters are fairly open for the weight, with rounded internal shapes and soft transitions at joins; the overall silhouette is compact and muscular, with sturdy diagonals and slightly condensed-feeling letterforms. The lowercase shows a lively rhythm, with single-storey forms and prominent entry/exit strokes that keep the texture energetic in continuous text.
Best suited to headlines, short blurbs, and display settings where a forceful, animated texture is desirable. It can work well for branding, packaging, event promotions, and sports or retro-inspired graphics, especially when set large with comfortable spacing to maintain clarity in tight counters.
The face reads bold and kinetic, combining a vintage sign-and-poster feel with a sporty, headline-forward attitude. Its flared terminals and forward slant add urgency and motion, giving it a confident, attention-grabbing voice that can also feel a bit playful in larger sizes.
Likely designed to deliver maximum visual impact with a forward-leaning stance and flared, serifed endings that keep the forms expressive. The intent appears to balance readability at display sizes with a distinctive, energetic signature suitable for bold editorial and promotional typography.
In the sample text, the dense black color and angled stress create a strong horizontal drive, especially in words with repeated verticals. Numerals appear similarly weighty and built for impact, matching the headline-oriented tone of the letters.