Serif Flared Ekkaw 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, magazines, headlines, branding, invitations, editorial, classical, refined, literary, formal, editorial tone, classic elegance, prestige, readability, formal voice, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, open counters, sharp terminals.
A high-contrast serif with crisp verticals, tapered hairlines, and distinctly bracketed serifs that often flare subtly as strokes terminate. The letterforms keep an upright stance with balanced proportions and open counters, producing a clear texture in both caps and lowercase. Curves are smoothly modeled and the joins feel slightly calligraphic, with pointed finials and sharp beak-like terminals showing up on several characters. Numerals match the text color and contrast, with clean, elegant shapes suited to continuous reading.
Well suited to book interiors, magazine layouts, and other editorial settings where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also serve in headlines, cultural branding, and formal stationery when a refined, traditional impression is important.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, with an editorial seriousness that reads as cultured and authoritative. Its sharp details and refined modulation lend a sense of prestige, while the open forms keep it from feeling overly ornate or mannered.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, literary serif feel with contemporary crispness—pairing strong vertical structure with elegant hairlines and subtly flared endings to create a dignified, high-contrast reading texture.
In text, the strong stroke modulation creates a lively rhythm and clear hierarchy, especially in capitals and punctuation-heavy lines. The design’s delicate hairlines and fine serifs suggest it will look best when given sufficient size and print/display-friendly conditions so the details can breathe.