Serif Flared Habok 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'City Boys' by Dharma Type, 'Epoca Classic' by Hoftype, 'Optima' by Linotype, 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype, 'MarkusLow' by The Northern Block, and 'Le Monde Sans Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, magazine covers, sports branding, confident, vintage, sporty, editorial, dramatic, display impact, expressive serif, brand voice, vintage punch, dynamic motion, flared serifs, wedge terminals, swashy, bouncy, high-impact.
A heavy, forward-leaning serif with broad proportions and distinctly flared, wedge-like terminals. Strokes show a clear thick–thin rhythm, with robust verticals and sculpted joins that create a lively, slightly calligraphic texture. The lowercase has energetic curves and pronounced entry/exit strokes, while caps remain compact and weighty with strong, shaped serifs. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and the numerals match the same bold, italicized, flared construction for a consistent overall color.
Best suited to display settings where its weight, slant, and flared terminals can do the heavy lifting—headlines, cover lines, posters, and bold editorial callouts. It can also work well for branding and packaging that benefits from a vintage-leaning, high-impact serif presence, especially at larger sizes.
The font projects a confident, punchy voice with a vintage, print-forward flavor. Its italic slant and flared endings add motion and swagger, giving headlines a sporty, attention-grabbing tone without feeling overly delicate. Overall it reads as assertive and animated, suited to messaging that wants to feel bold and characterful.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, italic serif with a distinctly flared, sculptural finish—balancing classic serif cues with energetic, modern display punch. Its proportions and terminal treatment suggest an emphasis on attention, momentum, and strong brand character over quiet neutrality.
The design’s flare and terminal shaping produce a distinctive rhythm that becomes especially noticeable in longer lines of text, where the angled stress and wedge serifs create a rolling, energetic cadence. Spacing appears tuned for display impact, with letterforms that feel intentionally wide and substantial.