Serif Flared Ekbab 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, long-form, essays, literary, classic, refined, warm, text reading, editorial tone, classic revival, warm refinement, bracketed, flared terminals, calligraphic, humanist, open counters.
A serif text face with gently flared stroke endings and bracketed serifs that give stems a subtly sculpted, calligraphic feel. Proportions are traditional with moderate x-height, generous bowls, and open apertures, producing an even, readable rhythm in continuous text. Contrast is moderate, with smooth transitions from thick to thin and rounded joins that keep the texture soft rather than sharp. Uppercase forms are steady and formal, while the lowercase shows lively detail in terminals and shoulders; numerals follow the same old-style, bookish tone with rounded curves and consistent color.
Well suited to book typography and editorial design where sustained readability matters, including magazines, essays, and report-style layouts. It can also serve for elegant titling and pull quotes when set larger, where the flared detailing becomes more visible without turning decorative.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting a calm, cultured authority suited to long-form reading. Its flared terminals add warmth and a hint of hand influence, balancing formality with approachability.
Likely designed as a contemporary take on traditional serif text models, using flared terminals and moderate contrast to create a readable, humane texture with a refined, print-centric voice.
In the sample text, spacing and letterfit read as comfortable and text-oriented, with a stable baseline and clear internal whitespace. Curved characters maintain smooth, continuous arcs, and the serif/bracket treatment avoids harsh angularity, helping paragraphs hold a cohesive, even gray.