Serif Flared Esgal 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, literary, classic, formal, refined, text clarity, classic voice, heritage tone, subtle character, flared terminals, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, oldstyle, rounded forms.
A flared serif with bracketed serifs and gently widening stroke endings that give the letters a carved, calligraphic feel. Strokes show clear modulation without becoming high-contrast, and the curves are full and slightly oldstyle in their proportions. The capitals are stately and evenly built, with confident verticals and broad bowls, while the lowercase keeps a steady rhythm with rounded counters and soft joins. Numerals follow the same text-friendly, traditional construction, reading comfortably alongside mixed-case text.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also serve effectively in magazine features, cultural branding, and packaging that benefits from a refined, heritage-leaning tone, and it scales well into headings where the flared endings become more characterful.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a bookish refinement that feels established rather than trendy. The flared terminals add a subtle warmth and a hint of historical craft, giving text a composed, literary voice.
The design appears intended to balance classical text readability with a distinctive flared finish, creating a serif that feels traditional yet subtly individualized. Its moderated contrast and steady proportions aim for consistent paragraph color while letting terminals and serifs provide personality.
In the sample text, the face maintains an even color and stable spacing across long lines, with enough sharpness in the serifs to stay crisp while keeping curves and terminals slightly softened. The design reads especially cohesive where flaring at the ends of stems reinforces the vertical rhythm without feeling heavy.