Serif Flared Esbab 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, literary, authoritative, elegant, readability, tradition, warmth, authority, versatility, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, refined, tapered.
A refined serif with lightly flared stroke endings and bracketed serifs, combining smooth curves with crisp terminals. Strokes show moderate contrast and a steady, even rhythm, with subtly tapered joins that give counters a clean, open feel. Capitals are stately and well-proportioned, while the lowercase maintains a traditional book-face structure with a compact, controlled texture. Numerals follow the same disciplined construction, reading clearly with balanced curves and firm verticals.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for magazine headings, pull quotes, and institutional branding that benefits from a composed, heritage-leaning voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting authority without feeling heavy. Its gentle flaring and controlled contrast add a quiet elegance that suits formal and cultured contexts, with a slightly old-style warmth rather than a stark modern sharpness.
The design appears intended as a contemporary take on a traditional serif, using subtle flaring and moderate contrast to maintain readability while adding a distinctive, gently calligraphic finish. It aims to feel dependable in text while retaining enough character for display use.
In text, the face produces a composed, moderately dense color with clear word shapes and stable spacing. The flared terminals and bracketed serifs help soften edges at larger sizes while keeping outlines crisp enough for strong headline presence.