Serif Flared Abboh 8 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, book titles, editorial, fashion, classical, refined, dramatic, editorial display, luxury branding, classical refinement, drama, high-contrast, flared, crisp, sculpted, bracketed.
A high-contrast serif with sharp hairlines, weighty verticals, and distinctly flared stroke endings that create a sculpted, calligraphic feel. Serifs are wedge-like and often bracketed into the stems, while curves show tight, polished modulation and crisp terminals. Proportions lean toward traditional book-serifs: a moderate x-height, compact bowls, and firm, slightly condensed-feeling counters in several letters. Numerals and capitals carry a stately rhythm, with pointed joins and tapered strokes that emphasize verticality and elegance.
Well suited to magazine headlines, fashion and beauty layouts, and premium branding where high contrast and sharp hairlines can be showcased. It can also work for book covers, chapter openers, and packaging that benefits from a classic-yet-dramatic serif voice. For longer text, it will perform best with comfortable sizes and spacing that protect the thin strokes.
The overall tone is luxurious and editorial, combining classical book typography with a more dramatic, fashion-forward contrast. It feels formal and confident, suited to settings where sharp detail and typographic presence signal prestige. The flared endings add a crafted, expressive quality without tipping into overt script.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif proportions with pronounced contrast and flared endings to produce a refined display voice. It prioritizes elegance, crisp detail, and a sculpted stroke rhythm for editorial and brand-led typography rather than purely utilitarian reading text.
At display sizes the hairline details and flared joins read as intentional, giving the face a refined sparkle; in smaller settings those fine strokes may need generous printing or screen conditions to maintain clarity. The italic is not shown, and the roman presented keeps a consistent, upright posture with a measured, traditional cadence.