Serif Other Abbot 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book covers, posters, packaging, typewriter, vintage, bookish, quirky, nostalgia, text-first, print texture, humanized serif, bracketed, soft serifs, ink-trap feel, worn edges, textured.
This serif has a compact, slightly condensed stance with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and softly bracketed serifs. Terminals often end in rounded, bulb-like or subtly flared shapes, giving many letters a gently “inked” finish rather than crisp geometry. Curves are somewhat flattened and irregular in a controlled way, and the bowls and counters feel slightly pinched, which adds a faintly mechanical rhythm. Overall spacing is moderate, with a consistent, text-oriented texture and a mild, deliberate roughness that reads like print impression or typewriter wear.
It suits text-forward applications where a classic, printed feel is desired—editorial layouts, longform passages at comfortable sizes, and book or magazine work. The character also plays well in headlines, posters, and packaging where a typewriter-like, vintage signal can add warmth and authenticity without sacrificing legibility.
The tone is distinctly retro and utilitarian, evoking typewritten pages, old labels, and mid-century editorial matter. Its mild unevenness and softened details add personality without becoming overly playful, making it feel familiar, human, and a little rugged. The result is a voice that’s practical and readable, but with a clear vintage character.
The design appears intended to blend practical readability with a nostalgic, printed texture—capturing the look of traditional serif text while introducing subtle irregularities and rounded finishing to suggest typewritten or aged output. It aims for a distinctive voice that remains serviceable for extended reading.
Figures are straightforward and sturdy, matching the letterforms’ compact proportions and rounded terminals. The design maintains a consistent rhythm across upper- and lowercase while allowing small idiosyncrasies—especially in curves and joins—to provide a decorative, slightly distressed flavor.