Serif Flared Eknov 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, invitations, classic, literary, refined, warm, classic tone, editorial utility, calligraphic flavor, refined display, flared terminals, calligraphic, tapered strokes, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures.
A high-contrast serif with tapered, subtly flared stroke endings that create a chiseled, calligraphic feel. Serifs appear bracketed and wedge-like rather than slabby, with smooth transitions into stems and a gentle swelling through curved strokes. Uppercase forms are stately and slightly compact, while lowercase shows more movement through angled entries, curved shoulders, and a lively, modulated rhythm. Numerals read as oldstyle with varying heights and pronounced contrast, matching the text color and flow of the lowercase.
Well suited to editorial layouts, long-form reading, and book typography where a classic serif voice is desired. It also performs strongly in display settings such as headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding, where the flared terminals and contrast can signal sophistication.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with a refined, slightly dramatic presence suited to classic typography. Its flared endings and sharp tapering add a hand-crafted warmth that feels cultured and editorial rather than purely mechanical.
The design appears intended to blend classical serif proportions with a flared, calligraphy-informed finish, delivering both tradition and distinctive character. It aims to provide an elegant text-and-display voice with noticeable stroke modulation and a crafted rhythm.
In text, the face builds a strong vertical cadence with crisp hairlines and confident thick strokes, producing an elegant but assertive page color. The italic-like energy in several lowercase shapes (through angled strokes and tapering terminals) adds dynamism even while the font remains upright.