Serif Flared Ekrah 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book, magazine, branding, headlines, refined, literary, formal, classic, elegant reading, editorial tone, classic revival, premium branding, text clarity, transitional, calligraphic, bracketed, crisp, sculpted.
This serif typeface shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp hairlines and sturdier verticals, creating a clean, high-definition texture on the page. Serifs are bracketed and subtly flared, giving stroke endings a gently sculpted, slightly calligraphic feel rather than purely mechanical terminals. Proportions are balanced with moderate capitals, open counters, and a steady baseline rhythm; diagonals and joins stay sharp, while curves are smooth and controlled. The lowercase includes compact details (notably in a, e, g, and y) that read elegantly at display sizes and remain organized in text.
It performs especially well for editorial typography—magazine headlines, book jackets, and section titles—where contrast and refined terminals can contribute to a premium feel. It can also support brand identities and packaging that want a classic, cultured voice, and works for pull quotes and short-to-medium passages when a traditional serif texture is desired.
The overall tone is polished and bookish, with a traditional, cultivated presence suited to formal communication. Its contrast and tapered endings add a hint of drama and sophistication without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic serif: high-contrast letterforms with controlled proportions and subtly flared, bracketed endings that add warmth and craft. It aims for an elegant reading rhythm and a confident, editorial character that scales comfortably from prominent headings to composed text settings.
The numerals and capitals appear well-aligned and stately, with clear differentiation between round and straight forms and a consistent contrast model across the set. Spacing in the sample text suggests a measured, slightly airy rhythm that emphasizes clarity and elegance.