Serif Flared Ekrah 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gutofic' by Concepta Digital (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: magazines, book text, headlines, branding, invitations, classic, editorial, refined, authoritative, literary, editorial tone, classic revival, elegant display, readable text, distinctive finish, bracketed, calligraphic, sculpted, crisp, formal.
A crisp serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered, slightly flared stroke endings that give stems a subtly sculpted feel. Serifs appear mostly bracketed with sharp terminals, while curves are smooth and controlled, producing a steady, bookish rhythm. Proportions feel traditional with moderate counters and a balanced x-height; the overall color is firm without becoming heavy. Numerals and capitals read cleanly with clear vertical stress and tidy joins, maintaining an even, composed texture in continuous text.
Well-suited to editorial design such as magazines, book typography, and cultural or academic publishing where a polished serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for display settings—headlines, pull quotes, and brand marks—where its contrast and tapered endings can provide distinction and elegance.
The font conveys a classic, editorial seriousness with a refined, literary tone. Its high-contrast drawing and sharp finishing details add a sense of craft and authority, suggesting tradition and formality without looking overly ornate.
The design appears intended to modernize a traditional serif model by combining classical proportions with more expressive, flared stroke endings and crisp terminals. The goal seems to be a dependable text-and-display serif that feels established and authoritative, yet visually characteristic at larger sizes.
In the samples, the design holds up well at larger sizes where the contrast and tapered terminals become a defining feature, while in text it forms a well-structured, slightly dramatic texture. The flared stroke behavior is most noticeable on verticals and at entry/exit points, adding a distinctive, carved quality to otherwise conventional serif forms.