Serif Flared Esmal 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, magazines, literary titles, classic, bookish, warm, literary, formal, readability, traditional tone, print feel, subtle character, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, oldstyle, lively.
A serif text face with softly flared terminals and modest bracketed serifs that give strokes a gently tapered, calligraphic finish. The letterforms show moderate contrast with rounded joins and slightly organic curvature, avoiding rigid geometry. Proportions are comfortable for continuous reading, with open counters and a steady rhythm; capitals feel sturdy and traditional, while lowercase forms keep a clear, readable structure with a conventional two-storey ‘a’ and ‘g’. Numerals follow the same serifed, moderately contrasted construction and sit comfortably alongside text.
Well suited to book and editorial typography where an even, comfortable texture is needed for paragraphs. It can also serve effectively for headings, pull quotes, and literary or institutional titling where a traditional serif voice with subtle warmth is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a warm, slightly humanist softness that feels familiar rather than austere. It suggests traditional print typography—confident and composed—while the flared endings add a touch of craft and friendliness.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, classical reading experience while adding personality through flared terminals and gentle, calligraphy-informed shaping. It aims for versatility across text and display contexts without becoming overly ornate or high-contrast.
Serif details and terminals are rounded and not overly sharp, which helps keep heavy passages from looking brittle at larger sizes. The texture in the sample paragraph reads even, with enough character in the capitals and diagonals to work for display lines without losing a text-first sensibility.