Serif Flared Ekgup 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book titles, magazine heads, branding, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, classical revival, headline elegance, editorial clarity, brand sophistication, sharp serifs, flared terminals, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted.
This typeface presents a high-contrast serif structure with crisp, tapered serifs and subtly flared stroke endings that give stems a sculpted, chiseled feel. Curves are smooth and generously proportioned, while joins and terminals often narrow to fine points, creating a lively thick–thin rhythm. Uppercase forms feel dignified and slightly wide in their round letters, and the lowercase maintains a traditional book-face texture with compact counters and clear, well-defined serifs. Figures follow the same contrast and flare, with elegant curves and sharp finishing strokes that read cleanly at display sizes.
Well suited to editorial design, book and chapter titles, magazine headlines, and upscale branding where a refined serif voice is desired. It can also serve for pull quotes and short paragraphs at comfortable sizes where its contrast and fine detailing remain clear.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, with an editorial polish that suggests tradition and authority. Its sharp finishing details and pronounced contrast add drama and sophistication, evoking literary and institutional contexts rather than casual or utilitarian ones.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classical serif model with sharper, flared finishing strokes for added character and display presence. Its balance of traditional proportions and lively contrast suggests a focus on elegance and authority in both headline and carefully set text.
The flared endings and pointed, triangular serif shapes create a distinct sparkle along baselines and caps, especially in diagonals like V, W, X, and Y. In text, the strong contrast and fine hairlines produce an elegant page color with a slightly emphatic, high-end feel.