Serif Flared Ekdiv 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, pull quotes, magazine design, literary, refined, authoritative, classic, classical tone, editorial clarity, dramatic contrast, engraved feel, crisp, bracketed, calligraphic, open counters, sharp terminals.
This typeface presents as a high-contrast serif with a distinctly chiseled, flared quality at many stroke endings. Serifs are fine and tapered, often resolving into sharp, triangular points rather than blunt slabs, while joins show gentle bracketing that softens transitions into the stems. Proportions feel moderately condensed in places, with tall capitals and relatively compact lowercase, giving lines a clean, upright rhythm. The lowercase uses traditional forms with open counters (notably in a, e, and s) and a two-storey g, and the numerals echo the same thin–thick modulation with crisp, elegant curves.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazine headlines, section openers, pull quotes, and book-cover titling where its contrast and sharp finishing can read as intentional and premium. It can also work for short-form text in print or high-resolution settings, particularly where a classic serif voice is desired.
Overall, the tone is refined and bookish, balancing formality with a slightly dramatic, engraved edge. The sharp, tapered finishing and strong vertical stress lend an authoritative, editorial voice that feels polished and traditional rather than playful.
The design appears intended to merge classical serif proportions with a flared, engraved-like finish, creating a dignified face that stands out through contrast and crisp terminals. It aims for a traditional, literary feel while adding visual energy through sharp, tapered details.
In text, the strong contrast and needle-like hairlines create a bright, sparkling texture, especially at larger sizes. Pointed terminals and flared endings add character to capitals and numerals, giving headings a stately presence, while the lowercase remains fairly conventional for continuous reading when set with comfortable size and spacing.