Serif Normal Afbab 2 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, luxury branding, beauty, posters, editorial, luxury, fashion, refined, dramatic, editorial polish, brand elegance, display impact, modern classic, hairline serifs, didone-like, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a distinctly vertical, calligraphic stress. Stems are sturdy while hairlines and serifs are extremely delicate, creating a crisp, high-fashion rhythm. Serifs are sharp and lightly bracketed to unbracketed in feel, with pointed entry/exit terminals and clean, sculpted curves. Capitals are stately and open, while lowercase forms are compact and elegant; the single-storey a and g read as modernized, editorial choices. Figures follow the same contrast logic, with thin horizontal elements and strong verticals, producing a bright, polished texture in text.
Best suited to magazine layouts, display headlines, and high-end branding where contrast and elegance are desired. It will also work well for large-format posters and refined packaging, especially where generous size and spacing can let the hairlines stay crisp.
The overall tone is sophisticated and cultivated, with a dramatic sparkle that feels at home in upscale editorial contexts. Its sharp hairlines and poised proportions convey luxury and precision rather than warmth or rusticity.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary editorial serif with strong contrast and a polished, fashion-forward silhouette. It prioritizes elegance, clarity of form, and visual drama for display-led typography.
In the text sample, the type builds a lively, shimmering line due to the extreme modulation; the darkest notes come from verticals, while horizontals recede to hairlines. The sharpness of joins and terminals gives a clean, contemporary finish despite the classical serif foundation.