Serif Flared Abnud 2 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, editorial, book jackets, magazines, posters, literary, refined, classical, dramatic, editorial voice, classic revival, premium tone, display impact, bracketed, flared, sharp, crisp, calligraphic.
This typeface presents a high-contrast serif structure with crisp hairlines and fuller main strokes that often broaden into subtly flared terminals. Serifs are sharp and bracketed, with tapered joins and pointed ends that give the forms a carved, calligraphic finish rather than a blunt, blocky one. Uppercase proportions feel classical and slightly condensed in rhythm, with generous curves in C/G/O and a distinctive, sweeping tail on Q. The lowercase shows a moderate x-height, lively curvature, and energetic stroke modulation, with narrow apertures and triangular, wedge-like details that create a tight, elegant texture in text. Numerals follow the same contrast and tapering logic, with strong verticals and fine, precise connections.
It performs best in display and editorial roles such as magazine headlines, book and journal titling, pull quotes, and refined poster typography. It can also work for short-to-medium text where a classic, high-contrast serif voice is desired and the setting size allows the fine hairlines and sharp details to stay clear.
The overall tone is editorial and literary, combining refinement with a touch of drama. Its sharp serifs and pronounced contrast evoke a traditional, bookish authority while the flared endings and pointed details add a fashionable, contemporary bite. The texture reads confident and premium, suited to contexts that benefit from elegance and emphasis.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classical serif proportions through a more stylized, flared finishing language—keeping traditional structure while adding sharper, more theatrical terminals. The goal seems to be a typeface that feels authoritative and literary, yet distinctive enough for modern branding and editorial emphasis.
In the text sample, the face builds a dark, assertive typographic color with clear vertical stress and a consistent rhythm across mixed case. The design’s pointed terminals and narrow counters can feel intense at larger settings, where the sharpness becomes a prominent stylistic feature.