Serif Flared Ekrem 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, elegant display, editorial voice, traditional authority, distinctive detailing, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, sculpted, tapered.
This serif presents crisp, high-contrast letterforms with a distinctly sculpted, flared finishing to many strokes. Serifs are bracketed and sharp, with tapered terminals that give the outlines a carved, slightly calligraphic feeling rather than a purely mechanical one. Uppercase forms are stately and balanced, while the lowercase shows a moderate, traditional proportioning and clear rhythm in text. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with elegant curves and sturdy verticals that read confidently at display sizes.
Well-suited to headlines, pull quotes, and other display typography where its contrast and sharp detailing can be appreciated. It also fits editorial and literary contexts such as magazine titles and book covers, and can support refined branding where a traditional yet distinctive serif voice is needed.
The overall tone is classic and refined, evoking bookish, editorial sophistication. Its sharpness and contrast add a sense of ceremony and polish, while the subtly flared endings keep it from feeling overly rigid.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with added character through flared stroke endings and crisp, tapered details. It aims for an elegant, authoritative presence that performs especially well in prominent, print-like settings.
In the sample text, the face maintains a strong dark–light pattern and a stable baseline, with generous interior counters that help preserve clarity despite the contrast. The forms feel slightly engraved in character, with controlled curves and decisive joins that suit prominent typography.