Serif Flared Ekmew 10 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book titles, headlines, print design, branding, classic, bookish, formal, refined, elegance, tradition, distinction, editorial voice, engraved feel, bracketed, sharp, calligraphic, crisp, stately.
This serif typeface features high-contrast strokes with a distinctly chiseled, flared finish at terminals and serif joins. Letterforms are upright with open counters and a measured, wide set that gives lines an airy rhythm. Serifs are narrow and sharply defined, often bracketed into the stems, and the curves transition into thin hairlines with clean, pointed endings in places (notably in diagonals and some descenders). Uppercase proportions feel stately and stable, while the lowercase maintains a traditional structure with clear differentiation between round and straight elements; numerals follow the same crisp contrast and tapered detailing.
Well suited to editorial typography, book and magazine headlines, and display-focused print where its contrast and flared detailing can be appreciated. It also works for branding and packaging that aims for a classic, premium voice, especially in title case and short blocks of text.
The overall tone is classical and literary, with a cultivated, old-style authority. Its sharp, flared details add a slightly dramatic, engraved feeling that reads as formal and refined rather than casual.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classical serif proportions with flared, chiseled terminals for a more engraved, high-contrast presence. It prioritizes elegance and distinction in headlines and titles while retaining enough traditional structure to remain readable in text.
In text, the strong contrast and tapering terminals create a lively sparkle, especially at larger sizes. The spacing and width contribute to an elegant, open texture, while the pointed joins and thin hairlines introduce a crispness that can feel more ceremonial than utilitarian in dense settings.