Serif Flared Eslis 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, magazines, academic, classic, bookish, institutional, literary, readability, traditional tone, print texture, authoritative voice, flared, bracketed, crisp, sturdy, transitional.
A serif text face with bracketed, subtly flared terminals that widen as strokes meet the serifs, giving the letters a gently carved, wedge-like finish. Strokes are largely even with modest modulation, and the serifs read sharp and clean rather than slabby. Proportions are on the broader side, with open bowls and a steady, measured rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase. The lowercase shows traditional constructions (two-storey a and g), clear apertures, and compact, workmanlike details that hold up in paragraph settings.
Well-suited to book interiors, essays, reports, and magazine typography where a classic serif texture and dependable readability are needed. It can also serve comfortably for headings and pull quotes when a traditional, authoritative tone is desired without high-contrast delicacy.
The overall tone is formal and familiar, with a bookish, editorial presence that suggests printed literature and institutional communication. The flared endings add a slightly engraved, traditional character without becoming ornate, keeping the voice serious and composed.
The design appears intended as a versatile, print-leaning serif that delivers a familiar literary texture, combining sturdy proportions with flared, bracketed finishing to add character while maintaining clarity in continuous text.
Capitals appear sturdy and stately with balanced widths, while numerals are straightforward and legible, matching the texty, print-oriented feel. In the sample text, spacing and letterfit support continuous reading, with the serifs providing a consistent horizontal emphasis across lines.