Serif Flared Ekkom 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, elegance, tradition, editorial tone, typographic refinement, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, crisp, high-waisted.
This serif typeface shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp hairlines and sturdier verticals, giving it a bright, high-contrast color on the page. Serifs are bracketed and subtly flared, with stroke endings that feel lightly tapered rather than blunt, lending a gentle calligraphic influence. Proportions are fairly traditional: capitals are stately and open, bowls are round and controlled, and curves resolve into sharp terminals without becoming brittle. The lowercase has a moderate x-height with clear counters and a steady rhythm, while numerals share the same contrast and upright, text-oriented stance.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It also performs strongly in display roles—chapter openers, pull quotes, and magazine headlines—where its contrast and refined finishing can be appreciated. The formal tone makes it a natural fit for programs, invitations, and other polished print applications.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking book typography and established editorial design. Its sharp contrast and neat finishing convey refinement and authority, while the slight flare and bracketing keep it from feeling overly rigid or mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional, literature-forward serif with elevated contrast and subtly flared, bracketed detailing—aiming for a refined voice that works comfortably in text while offering enough sparkle for prominent editorial typography.
In text, the high contrast and fine hairlines create a lively texture, especially at larger sizes where the detailing is most apparent. The design balances elegance with readability by keeping forms open and spacing even, producing a composed, traditional typographic voice.