Serif Flared Eklab 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, magazines, branding, classic, scholarly, literary, dignified, text readability, classic authority, quiet warmth, editorial voice, bracketed serifs, flared joins, calligraphic, oldstyle figures, generous counters.
A serif text face with gently flared stroke endings and bracketed serifs, showing a measured, bookish rhythm. Strokes exhibit moderate contrast with smooth, calligraphic transitions, especially where verticals meet curves. Proportions are traditional and steady, with open counters and rounded bowls that keep the texture even in paragraphs. Lowercase details such as the two-storey a and g, and the curved, ear-like terminals, reinforce an oldstyle, pen-influenced construction; numerals appear oldstyle with noticeable ascenders/descenders.
Well-suited to book typography and editorial layouts where a stable, readable serif texture is needed. It can also support refined branding, headings, and pull quotes, especially when a classic, cultured tone is desired without extreme contrast.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting refinement without feeling brittle or overly formal. It carries an academic, editorial voice suited to long-form reading, with a quiet warmth coming from the flared terminals and softened joins.
The design appears intended to provide comfortable, traditional reading with a subtly calligraphic flavor. Its flared terminals and moderate contrast aim to add personality and warmth while maintaining a dependable text rhythm.
Capitals are stately with slightly tapered strokes and crisp top serifs, while the Q shows a distinctive, descending tail that adds character. The x-height reads moderate, helping preserve traditional proportions and a calm page color. In text, spacing and letterfit look balanced, producing a smooth, continuous line without sharp, high-contrast sparkle.