Serif Flared Esnon 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, essays, classic, literary, traditional, refined, readability, warmth, tradition, text color, editorial voice, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, humanist, open counters, moderate modulation.
A serif typeface with gently flared stroke endings and bracketed serifs that soften transitions into stems. The letterforms show low-to-moderate modulation with rounded joins, open counters, and a calm, even rhythm across text. Uppercase proportions feel stately and slightly wide-set, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable structure with a two-storey “a” and single-storey “g”. Numerals are lining and sturdy, matching the text color with stable, slightly tapered strokes and clear differentiation between forms.
This font is well suited to long-form reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where an even texture and familiar serif structure support comfort and clarity. It also works for headings, pull quotes, and section titles that want a traditional, literary tone without excessive contrast or sharpness.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a composed, traditional voice that reads as credible and mature. Its flared details add a subtle warmth and craft feel, keeping the texture from becoming overly sharp or mechanical. The result is refined rather than flashy, suited to content that benefits from authority and restraint.
The design appears intended to deliver dependable readability with a classic serif silhouette, while using subtle flaring and softened serifs to add warmth and differentiation. It prioritizes steady rhythm and consistent texture for paragraph settings, with enough presence to scale up cleanly for editorial display use.
In running text the spacing and stroke behavior produce a smooth, continuous texture, with enough character in the terminals to remain distinctive at display sizes. Curved letters keep generous internal space, and the serif treatment stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, reinforcing a unified, quietly formal color.