Serif Flared Atba 1 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, fashion, branding, packaging, elegant, refined, dramatic, luxury voice, editorial impact, display elegance, signature style, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, flared strokes, high-waist contrast, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines and assertive thick strokes, where stems often broaden into subtly flared endings rather than blunt, bracketed serifs. The letterforms feel sculpted and calligraphic: curves are smooth and taut, joins are clean, and terminals frequently resolve into sharp, wedge-like points. Proportions lean toward tall, display-oriented capitals with generous inner counters, while the lowercase maintains a balanced rhythm with narrow joins and delicate cross-strokes. Numerals and punctuation share the same chiseled contrast, with thin entry/exit strokes that stay precise at text sizes but read most clearly when given room to breathe.
Best suited to editorial headlines, magazine typography, and brand identities that need a refined, premium voice. It also fits packaging, invitations, and high-end advertising where the sharp contrast and flared endings can act as a visual signature; for comfortable reading, it performs more reliably in short text and pull quotes than in long, dense body copy.
The overall tone is polished and luxurious, with a fashion/editorial sensibility and a slightly dramatic, boutique feel. The combination of razor-thin details and flared stroke endings adds a crafted, high-end character that reads as contemporary-classic rather than purely historical.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion interpretation of a flared, calligraphic serif: crisp, bright hairlines paired with confident main strokes and pointed terminals. It prioritizes style, contrast, and a distinctive silhouette for display-led typography.
Round letters show pronounced thick–thin modulation, and diagonals (notably in V, W, X, and Y) finish in pointed, angled terminals that emphasize sharpness. The design’s visual sparkle comes from consistent hairline treatment across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a refined rhythm in setting while remaining attention-grabbing in larger sizes.