Serif Flared Ekgol 14 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif face shows pronounced thick–thin contrast with smooth, calligraphic modulation and tapered stroke endings that subtly flare out into the serifs. Serifs are finely bracketed and sharp, giving a crisp silhouette without feeling overly mechanical. Proportions are traditional and text-oriented: rounded letters are generously open, counters are clean, and the lowercase maintains a balanced, readable rhythm. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic with elegant curves and tapered terminals that keep the set cohesive in running text.
It suits long-form reading in books and essays where a traditional serif voice is desired, and it also performs well for magazine typography and editorial headlines that benefit from contrast and crisp detail. The refined finish makes it a strong candidate for branding in luxury, cultural, or academic settings, as well as formal announcements and invitations.
The overall tone is classical and cultured, with an editorial seriousness that reads as established and trustworthy. Its contrast and tapered details add a refined, slightly dramatic sparkle, making it feel at home in literary and institutional contexts rather than casual or utilitarian settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast serif: readable and disciplined in structure, but elevated by tapered, flared endings and sharp detailing for a more premium, editorial character.
In the sample text, the letterforms hold together well at display-to-text sizes, with clear differentiation between similar shapes and a consistent cadence across lines. The flared terminals and sharp finishing strokes give it a polished, engraved-like presence without moving into ornate decoration.