Serif Flared Anbab 7 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Costaline' by Mega Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book covers, headlines, branding, refined, classic, poised, dramatic, elegance, authority, clarity, premium tone, modern classic, bracketed, flared terminals, calligraphic, sharp serifs, open counters.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines and fuller main strokes, showing a distinctly flared, calligraphic finish where strokes broaden into sharp wedge-like terminals. Serifs are narrow and pointed with subtle bracketing, giving edges a precise, cut-stone feel rather than blunt slabs. Proportions are balanced with moderate capitals and a steady, readable lowercase; bowls stay open and round while joins remain taut and clean. Numerals match the text rhythm, with elegant curves and tapered details that keep color consistent in running settings.
Well suited to magazine typography, editorial headlines, and premium branding where crisp contrast and sharp terminals can be appreciated. It also works for book covers and pull quotes, and can set longer passages when sized and spaced to preserve the fine details.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, combining classical gravitas with a contemporary sharpness. Its delicate hairlines and flared endings add a sense of ceremony and sophistication, lending emphasis without feeling ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized classical serif voice: confident, refined, and highly legible, with flared stroke endings used to add energy and distinction without resorting to decorative excess.
The letterforms show disciplined spacing and a smooth vertical cadence in text, with distinctive, slightly dramatic detailing on characters like Q, R, and g that adds personality while staying within a restrained, bookish vocabulary. At larger sizes the fine terminals read as intentional and elegant, while in smaller text they contribute a slightly brighter, more sparkling texture.