Serif Flared Ekbif 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mitra', 'Optima', and 'Optima Nova' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, institutional, literary, classical, formal, elegant, scholarly, text readability, traditional tone, crafted detail, editorial voice, flared, calligraphic, bracketed, oldstyle figures, open counters.
This typeface presents a serifed, flared construction with subtly swelling stems that broaden into wedge-like terminals. Serifs read as bracketed and gently tapered rather than slabby, giving strokes a lightly calligraphic modulation without becoming ornate. Capitals are relatively wide with generous interior space (notably C, O, and Q), and diagonals in V/W/X are clean and crisp, with pointed joins. The lowercase keeps an even rhythm with open counters and a straightforward, readable skeleton; the g is two-storey and the a is double-storey, while ascenders and descenders are moderate and balanced. Numerals appear oldstyle with varied heights and a lively baseline pattern, reinforcing a traditional text color.
It suits long-form reading such as books and editorial pages, where its open counters and consistent rhythm support comfortable text setting. The distinctive flared terminals also make it effective for literary or cultural titles, pull quotes, and institutional communications that benefit from a traditional yet not overly decorative serif.
The overall tone feels bookish and classical, projecting a calm authority associated with editorial and academic typography. Its flared endings and measured contrast add a touch of refinement, suggesting tradition and craft rather than a purely mechanical feel.
The design appears intended to blend classical readability with a subtly crafted, flared finish—offering a traditional serif voice that remains distinctive in texture and word shape. The inclusion of oldstyle numerals suggests an emphasis on immersive text typography and period-appropriate detailing for editorial settings.
In running text, the face maintains a steady, slightly lively texture: terminals and serifs provide clear word-shape cues without creating heavy dark spots. The italic is not shown; the impression here is rooted in the roman’s upright, gently calligraphic serif language.