Serif Flared Abbut 9 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif design pairs sculpted, flaring stroke endings with razor-thin hairlines and dense, inky main strokes, creating a crisp, high-contrast texture. Serifs read as tapered wedges and triangular terminals rather than flat slabs, with smooth, calligraphic swelling where strokes meet. Proportions are generous and slightly expanded, with open counters and a steady, upright stance; capitals feel stately while lowercase forms keep a measured, contemporary rhythm. Numerals echo the same contrast and sharp finishing, with curved figures showing pronounced thick–thin modulation and angled entry/exit strokes.
Best suited to display typography where its contrast and sharp terminals can be appreciated: magazine headlines, luxury branding, fashion and beauty campaigns, premium packaging, and short editorial pull quotes. It also works well for logos and titling where a refined but bold serif voice is needed.
The overall tone is poised and theatrical, balancing classic elegance with a fashion-forward edge. It feels premium and assertive, designed to attract attention through contrast, sparkle, and sharply tailored details rather than ornament.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion serif presence by combining classical proportions with flared, wedge-like terminals and extreme thick–thin modulation, producing a striking, polished look in large-scale typography.
Distinctive pointed terminals and flared joins give many letters a chiseled, blade-like silhouette that stays consistent from caps through numerals. The contrast is strong enough that fine details can visually recede at smaller sizes, while large settings emphasize the font’s dramatic rhythm and glossy finish.