Serif Flared Eknag 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Moret' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, branding, headlines, classic, literary, refined, authoritative, formal, text readability, editorial tone, timelessness, crafted detail, professional voice, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted, high-clarity.
This serif shows sculpted, flared stroke endings and bracketed serifs that give stems a subtly chiseled, tapering feel rather than blunt terminals. Proportions are traditional and text-oriented, with a moderate x-height, open counters, and a steady rhythm across the lowercase. Contrast is noticeable but controlled, with smooth transitions into serifs and occasional wedge-like terminals that sharpen joins and diagonals. The overall drawing feels crisp and composed, supporting clear word shapes and consistent texture in paragraph settings.
It performs especially well in editorial typography—book pages, long-form articles, and magazine layouts—where its controlled contrast and sculpted serifs maintain clarity at text sizes. The distinctive flared terminals also give headings and pull quotes a dignified presence, making it useful for branding in cultural, academic, or heritage-leaning identities.
The tone is classic and editorial, conveying tradition, confidence, and a slightly bookish elegance. Its flared detailing adds a crafted, humanistic warmth without turning ornamental, keeping the voice formal and dependable. The result feels well-suited to serious, curated contexts where credibility and polish matter.
The design appears intended to modernize a traditional serif voice by adding flared, calligraphic shaping that increases character and warmth while preserving a disciplined text texture. It aims to balance readability with a crafted, authoritative look that can move smoothly between paragraph work and display sizes.
Uppercase forms read stately and stable, while the lowercase maintains a calm, readable cadence with distinct silhouettes for letters like a, g, and y. Numerals are oldstyle-leaning in spirit with varied heights and a flowing serif treatment, helping them blend naturally into text. Overall spacing appears comfortable, producing an even color in running lines.