Serif Flared Abkil 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blacklist' by Great Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, book covers, magazines, pull quotes, branding, editorial, classic, formal, literary, refined, editorial elegance, classic authority, display impact, traditional readability, sharp serifs, wedge terminals, calligraphic contrast, bracketed joins, sculpted curves.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with sculpted, wedge-like terminals and a subtly flared feel at many stroke endings. Stems are relatively straight and crisp, while bowls and rounds are smoothly drawn with pronounced thick–thin modulation. Serifs read as sharp and tapered rather than blocky, and many joins show gentle bracketing that keeps counters open and legible. The lowercase has a traditional, bookish build with a two-storey a and g, a compact but not cramped rhythm, and numerals that carry the same strong contrast and angled finishing.
It performs best in display and editorial settings such as headlines, magazine typography, book covers, and pull quotes where its contrast and tapered details can be appreciated. It can also suit premium branding and packaging applications that benefit from a classic, authoritative serif voice.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a poised, literary seriousness. Its sharp finishing and calligraphic contrast give it a refined, slightly dramatic voice suited to sophisticated typography rather than casual utility.
The design appears intended to modernize a traditional serif model with crisp wedge terminals and pronounced contrast, balancing elegance with clear, structured letterforms. Its details suggest an emphasis on editorial impact and a refined reading texture.
In text, the contrast and tapered terminals create a lively vertical rhythm and a distinctly “inked” texture, especially in capitals and figures. The Q’s sweeping tail and the pointed, angled feet on letters like y and v add personality without breaking a traditional reading flow.