Serif Flared Abboz 9 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazines, branding, classic, formal, refined, authoritative, editorial clarity, classic authority, refined display, literary tone, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted, open counters.
This typeface presents crisp, high-contrast letterforms with sharply tapered terminals and bracketed serifs that feel subtly flared into the stems. Curves are round and generously drawn, with open counters and clear internal space, while joins and diagonals stay clean and controlled. The overall rhythm is steady and upright, balancing broad capitals with sturdy, readable lowercase shapes and distinctly carved numeral forms.
It performs especially well in headlines, magazine layouts, and editorial typography where contrast and sculpted serifs can provide hierarchy and character. At text sizes it can support book or long-form reading when set with appropriate spacing, and it also suits brand marks or packaging that calls for a classic, formal voice.
The tone is traditional and assured, with an editorial polish that reads as cultured and deliberate rather than decorative. Its sharp terminals and sculpted contrasts add a touch of drama, lending a refined, institutional voice suited to serious messaging.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional serif model with a more sculpted, flared finishing, creating strong contrast and crisp detail while keeping proportions familiar and readable. It aims for a dependable literary tone with enough sharpness to stand out in display settings.
Uppercase forms show a stately presence with pointed apexes and carefully shaped serifs, while the lowercase maintains clarity through open bowls and restrained detailing. Numerals appear oldstyle-influenced in feel, with lively curves and pronounced stroke modulation that matches the text color of the letters.