Serif Other Abnab 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, posters, packaging, branding, vintage, bookish, rustic, quirky, hand-inked, nostalgia, print texture, human warmth, decorative text, bracketed serifs, soft terminals, textured edges, organic, oldstyle figures.
This typeface is a serif with lightly uneven, inked contours and softly bracketed serifs that give the outlines a subtly worn, handmade feel. Strokes show moderate modulation and a slightly wavy rhythm, with terminals that often flare or bulb gently rather than ending in crisp, mechanical cuts. Proportions are compact and a bit condensed overall, while individual glyphs vary in width enough to keep the texture lively. The lowercase is straightforward and readable, with round dots on i/j and small, irregular details that add character without becoming noisy at text sizes.
It works well for editorial headlines, book and album covers, and poster typography where a classic serif voice with extra personality is desirable. It can also suit packaging and branding for heritage, artisanal, or boutique themes, especially when paired with simpler supporting text. For longer passages, it’s best used where a warm, slightly rustic texture is an asset rather than where absolute neutrality is required.
The overall tone feels vintage and literary, like letterpress or printed ephemera with a touch of whimsy. Its mild roughness and soft shapes read as approachable and human, leaning toward nostalgic, storybook, and craft-adjacent aesthetics rather than corporate polish.
The design appears intended to combine traditional serif structure with an intentionally imperfect, print-like finish. It aims to evoke older typography and human touch while staying legible and organized across a full alphabet and numerals.
Capitals have a slightly decorative presence due to widened serifs and gently irregular curves, and the numerals echo the same softened, inked modeling. The font’s texture comes more from outline irregularity and terminal shaping than from heavy distress, so it maintains a coherent typographic color across words and lines.