Serif Flared Eknus 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif presents crisp, high-contrast strokes with a distinctly flared, sculptural finish rather than flat terminals. Serifs are sharp and wedge-like, often tapering into pointed corners, and the joins feel carved, with bracket-like transitions that keep the rhythm lively. Bowls are compact and clean, counters are generous, and curves resolve into fine hairlines that emphasize the vertical structure. Proportions are fairly traditional: capitals are stately and steady, while the lowercase keeps a moderate x-height and shows an italic-leaning, calligraphic influence in details like the two-storey a and g, the angled ear on g, and the long, tapering descenders (notably on y). Numerals follow the same contrast and flare logic, with elegant diagonals and pointed terminals.
This font is well suited to editorial and publishing applications such as magazine headlines, book jackets, section openers, and pull quotes where contrast and elegance can be showcased. It can also support premium branding and packaging, especially when paired with a calmer companion for body copy. For long-form reading, it will perform best when set a bit larger with comfortable leading to protect the fine hairlines.
The overall tone is formal and literary, with a sense of engraved refinement and a touch of theatrical sharpness. Its strong contrast and pointed serifs suggest prestige and tradition, while the flared endings add an expressive, crafted character that feels at home in editorial settings.
The design appears intended to blend classical serif proportions with a more expressive flared-terminal vocabulary, producing a refined face that stands out in display while remaining typographically familiar. Its sharp serifs and pronounced modulation aim to deliver a prestigious, print-forward voice with a crafted, slightly dramatic edge.
At text sizes the design reads as crisp and articulate, with clear word shapes and pronounced stroke modulation that rewards good print or high-resolution display. The tapered terminals and tight apexes create a lively sparkle, but the thinnest hairlines may require mindful sizing and spacing in demanding contexts.