Serif Other Afma 2 is a very light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, invitations, branding, pull quotes, airy, delicate, literary, quirky, refined, delicate display, hand-drawn elegance, vintage charm, distinctive identity, hairline, calligraphic, flared, spidery, whimsical.
A very fine, hairline serif with gently flared terminals and subtle, uneven stroke modulation that reads like a lightly drawn pen line rather than a rigid geometric construction. Capitals are tall and narrow with rounded bowls (C, O, Q) and restrained, tapering serifs; the Q carries a distinctive, looping tail that adds character without heavy decoration. Lowercase forms are slim and slightly idiosyncratic, with a single-storey a, a compact, short-x-height rhythm, and long ascenders/descenders that create generous vertical movement. Curves stay smooth and open, while joins and terminals often end in small hooks or soft flicks, producing a light, sketch-like texture in text.
Best suited to display settings where its hairline strokes and distinctive details can be appreciated—titles, short passages, brand wordmarks, packaging, and invitation-style materials. It can work for brief text excerpts at larger sizes, especially where a light, literary mood is desired and contrast is controlled.
The overall tone is elegant and quietly playful—more storybook and boutique than formal editorial. Its thin strokes and lively terminals give it a hand-touched, intimate feel that can suggest poetry, artisanal craft, or understated vintage charm without looking overtly ornate.
The design appears intended to merge classic serif structure with a hand-drawn, tapering finish, prioritizing personality and elegance over neutral text efficiency. Its narrow proportions and animated terminals aim to create a refined, memorable voice for display typography.
Spacing appears comfortable for such a light design, helping counters remain clear in running text, though the hairline weight makes the color quite pale. Numerals and punctuation match the same delicate, slightly whimsical logic, with rounded figures and occasional curled terminals that reinforce the font’s gentle personality.