Serif Flared Ekref 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gutofic' by Concepta Digital and 'Blacklist' and 'Calibra' by Great Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, branding, elegant, formal, classic, refined, editorial tone, premium feel, classical authority, display clarity, flared, bracketed, calligraphic, sharp, crisp.
This serif shows pronounced stroke contrast with crisp, wedge-like terminals and subtly flared stroke endings that broaden toward the tips. Serifs are sharp and often lightly bracketed, giving the joins a controlled, sculpted feel rather than blunt slab finishing. Curves are smooth and generous, while verticals feel steady and upright; overall spacing reads even, with a slightly stately rhythm in text. Uppercase forms look classical and proportioned, and the lowercase maintains clear counters with compact, pointed details on letters like a, e, and r.
Well-suited to headlines, magazine typography, and book-cover titling where contrast and sharp terminals can read as premium and intentional. It also fits brand identities and packaging that want a classic serif voice with a slightly fashion-forward edge, and it can carry short-to-medium text passages when set with comfortable size and leading.
The overall tone is editorial and refined, projecting a sense of tradition with a slightly dramatic, high-contrast sparkle. It feels formal and confident, leaning toward literary and luxury contexts rather than casual or utilitarian ones.
The design appears intended to blend classical serif proportions with more sculpted, flared endings and high-contrast modulation, creating a polished, contemporary editorial texture without losing traditional formality.
The face favors pointed, ink-trap-free detailing and clean inside counters, which helps it stay crisp at display sizes. Numerals follow the same contrast-and-wedge logic, with elegant curves and sharp finishing strokes that keep the set consistent with the letters.