Serif Flared Abboh 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, mastheads, packaging, classic, refined, dramatic, authoritative, heritage tone, premium feel, headline impact, editorial clarity, flared, bracketed, calligraphic, sharp, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with flared, wedge-like terminals and assertive bracketed serifs that create a sculpted, engraved feel. Stems transition from thin hairlines into broader joins, giving letters a subtly calligraphic stress and a lively rhythm across words. Counters are moderately open, curves are taut, and joins are clean, producing crisp silhouettes that remain stable at display sizes. The lowercase shows compact, sturdy forms with noticeable thick–thin modulation, while capitals feel stately and slightly condensed in presence, with sharp apexes and tapered terminals.
Best suited to headlines, deck copy, and other prominent editorial typography where its high contrast and flared endings can be appreciated. It also fits book covers, magazine mastheads, and premium packaging or identity work that benefits from a classic serif voice with added sharpness and drama.
The overall tone is formal and literary, with a confident, old-world polish. Its contrast and flaring lend a dramatic, slightly ceremonial voice that reads as premium and considered rather than casual.
Likely designed to evoke traditional serif authority while adding energy through flared stroke endings and pronounced contrast. The intent appears to be a refined display serif that delivers impact and elegance in editorial and branding contexts.
In text, the strong contrast and pointed terminals generate sparkle and emphasis, especially in large headlines. The numerals follow the same engraved contrast and tapering, harmonizing well in editorial or branded settings where figures appear alongside caps.