Serif Other Abnob 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial, packaging, vintage, bookish, eccentric, old-world, period flavor, compact setting, display text, print texture, character, bracketed, worn, textured, compact, dark color.
A condensed serif with tall proportions and a compact footprint, it maintains a consistent vertical posture while showing subtle irregularities in stroke edges and terminals. Serifs are small and bracketed, with slightly flared, ink-trap-like joins and softened corners that create a worn, print-texture impression. Contrast is moderate, and the overall color on the page is firm and dark, with tight internal spaces and a slightly restless texture across words and lines.
It works well for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short-to-medium text where a distinctive vintage voice is desired—such as posters, book jackets, editorial branding, and packaging. It can also suit themed applications (heritage, apothecary, theatrical, or Victorian-inspired material) where a slightly roughened, traditional serif texture is an asset.
This typeface conveys a vintage, editorial tone with a slightly idiosyncratic, hand-set feel. The narrow stance and lively, uneven rhythm add a touch of eccentricity that reads as old-world and characterful rather than slick or corporate.
The design appears intended to evoke historical printing and hand-set type while staying readable in continuous phrases. Its condensed proportions suggest an aim for economy of space and strong vertical emphasis, with deliberate quirks to avoid a sterile, modern finish.
Letterforms show noticeable personality in curves and terminals, producing a varied rhythm across the sample text. Numerals and capitals retain the same condensed, upright structure, helping the set feel cohesive while still visually lively.