Serif Flared Habih 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arpona' by Floodfonts, 'Accia Flare' by Mint Type, 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Ahimsa' by Satori TF (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, book jackets, dynamic, sporty, retro, confident, punchy, impact, motion, display emphasis, classic authority, flared, bracketed, tapered, angular, compact.
A heavy italic serif with energetic rightward slant and compact, forceful letterforms. Strokes show clear modulation and taper into flared, wedge-like terminals rather than blunt cuts, creating a carved, calligraphic feel. Counters are relatively tight and the overall silhouette is dense, with rounded forms kept under control by crisp edges and angled joins. The lowercase is sturdy and built for impact, with a single-storey a and g, firm shoulders, and a sturdy, slightly compressed rhythm across words.
Best suited to headlines and short, emphatic text where its dense color and flared terminals can be appreciated. It fits sports or event branding, poster work, packaging, and book or album covers that want a classic-meets-energetic voice. For extended reading, it will be most effective when given generous size and spacing due to its tight counters and strong stroke presence.
The tone is assertive and kinetic, projecting speed and momentum while retaining a classic, editorial seriousness from its serif structure. Its chunky forms and flaring terminals give it a retro-leaning, display-forward personality that feels bold and competitive rather than delicate or quiet.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with an italic, forward-driving stance while keeping a traditional serif foundation. Its flared terminals and tapered strokes suggest a deliberate move away from neutral text serifs toward a more expressive, display-oriented italic that remains structured and authoritative.
The strongest visual signature is the combination of weight and taper: many strokes widen into flares at terminals, which adds texture and movement across lines of text. In the sample setting, the italic angle and dense black color produce a strong horizontal drive, making it read as emphatic even at headline sizes.