Serif Flared Ekrem 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, authoritative, readability, classic voice, editorial polish, formal tone, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, calligraphic stress, crisp, bookish.
This typeface presents a crisp serif construction with pronounced contrast between thick verticals and fine hairlines. Serifs are bracketed and often flare subtly from the stems, with tapered joins and pointed, knife-like terminals on diagonals and cross-strokes. Curves are smooth and relatively compact, while uppercase forms feel stately and balanced; lowercase shows a traditional rhythm with clear counters and a slightly calligraphic stress. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and fine finishing strokes that keep the set cohesive in text.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book and magazine settings, and other long-form reading contexts that benefit from a classic serif voice. It also performs convincingly in display applications—such as headlines, pull quotes, and formal announcements—where its high-contrast detailing and tapered terminals can be appreciated.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, leaning toward editorial sophistication rather than casual friendliness. It conveys a sense of heritage and seriousness, with enough sharpness in the details to feel polished and authoritative on the page.
The design appears intended to evoke a traditional, print-forward reading experience with refined finishing and a slightly calligraphic edge. Its flared serif behavior and sharp terminals suggest a focus on elegance and authority without becoming overly decorative.
The design’s contrast and fine hairlines read especially clean at larger sizes, where the pointed terminals and flared serif shaping become a defining signature. In longer passages, the consistent vertical emphasis and controlled spacing support an even, book-like color while still retaining a distinctly elegant sparkle.