Serif Flared Ekbar 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Naveid' and 'Naveid Arabic' by NamelaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, classic, literate, refined, warm, readability, heritage tone, editorial voice, crafted detail, bracketed, calligraphic, bookish, crisp, stately.
A flared serif with gently widening stroke endings and softly bracketed, wedge-like terminals that give the outlines a sculpted, calligraphic feel. Proportions are on the broad side with open counters and steady spacing, while contrast is moderate—enough to create a clear vertical rhythm without looking delicate. Curves are smooth and controlled (notably in C, G, O, and Q), and joins feel slightly tapered rather than purely geometric. The lowercase shows traditional, readable shapes with a two-storey a, a compact e with a defined eye, and a single-storey g with a rounded bowl and ear; numerals are sturdy and clear with old-style warmth despite lining-like presence.
Well-suited to book typography, long-form editorial, and magazine layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired without extreme delicacy. It can also serve in branding and packaging that benefit from a refined, heritage-leaning tone, and works effectively for headlines and subheads thanks to its broad proportions and crisp, flared endings.
The overall tone is classic and cultured, with a quiet formality suited to text that wants to feel established and trustworthy. The flared terminals add a human, slightly literary warmth, keeping the face from feeling overly sharp or technical.
The design appears intended to blend classical serif readability with an inscriptional, flared-stroke character—aiming for dependable text performance while offering a distinctive, crafted finish at larger sizes.
At display sizes the widening terminals become a defining feature, creating a subtle engraved/inscriptional flavor, while in paragraphs the even color and open apertures help maintain clarity. Capitals read dignified and balanced, with a strong presence in round forms and a clean, confident diagonal structure in letters like V, W, and Y.