Serif Flared Abbav 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Amarga' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial design, magazine headlines, luxury branding, posters, book covers, elegant, editorial, dramatic, classic, fashion, display emphasis, luxury tone, editorial clarity, classical revival, flared terminals, sharp serifs, calligraphic, high-contrast, crisp.
This typeface shows pronounced contrast between thick verticals and hairline connections, with crisp, wedge-like serifs and flared stroke endings that expand into sharp terminals. Curves are smooth and generously rounded, while joins and apexes resolve into pointed, triangular details that give the silhouettes a chiseled, engraved feel. Proportions read on the wider side with a steady, formal rhythm; uppercase forms are stately and open, and the lowercase maintains a conventional x-height with clear differentiation between bowls, stems, and terminals. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, mixing strong stems with fine hairlines and tapered finishing strokes.
This font is well suited to editorial headlines, magazine typography, and other display applications where its high-contrast structure and flared endings can be appreciated. It can also serve luxury and cultural branding, packaging, and book-cover titling, especially where a classic-but-cutting serif voice is desired. For longer passages, it will perform best in comfortable sizes and high-quality output conditions that preserve the fine hairlines.
The overall tone is refined and theatrical, balancing classic bookish authority with a fashion-forward sharpness. The flared endings and knife-like serifs add a sense of drama and luxury, making the text feel curated and high-end rather than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized classical serif voice with heightened contrast and distinctive flared terminals. Its sharp, sculpted details suggest a focus on expressive display typography that feels premium and deliberate while still reading as a traditional serif.
In the sample text, the letterforms create a lively sparkle from the thin hairlines and sharp terminals, especially in dense settings. The design’s pointed details and flaring give strong character at display sizes, while the high contrast and delicate strokes suggest more care is needed as sizes get smaller or reproduction gets rough.