Serif Flared Abnev 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, luxury, dramatic, refined, classic, elegance, editorial impact, premium branding, classic revival, high-contrast, flared, bracketed, calligraphic, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with sharply tapered hairlines and weighty, sculpted main strokes that often swell toward the terminals. Serifs are wedge-like and softly bracketed, creating a flared, chiseled impression rather than flat slabs. Curves are generous and round (notably in O/Q/C), while joins and terminals show a calligraphic taper that gives the texture a lively, glossy rhythm in text. Proportions feel traditionally bookish with moderate x-height, crisp capitals, and a slightly variable fit from glyph to glyph that enhances the organic, carved look.
Best suited to headlines, deck copy, and pull quotes where its contrast and sculpted serifs can be appreciated. It also fits premium branding, packaging, and identity systems that want a classic serif voice with heightened drama.
The overall tone is elegant and dramatic, with a fashion/editorial polish. The pronounced contrast and flared terminals give it a ceremonial, premium feel, balancing classic literary gravity with a contemporary sharpness.
The design appears aimed at delivering a luxurious, editorial serif texture by combining traditional proportions with flared, tapered stroke endings and pronounced contrast. Its forms prioritize visual character and elegance, creating impact without resorting to heavy ornament.
In the sample text, the strong thick–thin transitions produce a vivid black-and-white pattern that reads as sophisticated at display sizes. The numerals match the same sculptural language, with striking contrast and refined terminals that align well with the capitals.