Serif Other Abluf 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, classic, bookish, literary, warm, traditional, readability, traditional tone, print warmth, subtle character, bracketed serifs, oldstyle, flared terminals, calligraphic, text serif.
This typeface is a traditional serif with softly bracketed serifs and subtly flared terminals that give strokes a gently sculpted, calligraphic feel. Stroke modulation is moderate, with rounded joins and tapered finishing details that keep the color even while avoiding a purely geometric look. Proportions lean classic rather than condensed, with sturdy verticals and slightly lively curves; counters stay open and readable in text. The lowercase shows familiar, book-oriented forms with a modest x-height and smoothly integrated serifs, while numerals follow the same oldstyle-influenced, slightly organic construction.
It suits long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice is desired. The distinctive terminal shaping also makes it effective for headings, pull quotes, and brand applications that want a traditional, slightly characterful text serif.
The overall tone feels classic and literary, evoking printed books, editorial typography, and a quiet sense of tradition. Its soft terminals and understated modulation add warmth and a mildly vintage character without becoming ornate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, readable serif for text while adding a touch of individuality through flared terminals and gently calligraphic shaping. It aims to balance conventional book typography with subtle decorative nuance for a more authored, print-like feel.
In the sample text, the face holds a steady rhythm and comfortable spacing, producing an even texture suited to continuous reading. Curved letters and diagonals show small, characteristic flares that add personality at larger sizes while remaining restrained in paragraphs.