Serif Flared Eknus 6 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, gothic, storybook, dramatic, ornate, mystical, atmosphere, thematic display, historic flavor, dramatic voice, decorative serif, flared terminals, pointed serifs, calligraphic, incised feel, tapered strokes.
A decorative serif with an incised, flared-stroke construction: main stems swell subtly and finish in sharp, wedge-like serifs and terminals. The letterforms show a lively, calligraphic modulation with pointed tips, angled cuts, and slightly sculpted curves that give counters and joins a chiseled look. Proportions are fairly traditional with a steady rhythm in text, while distinctive terminals on letters like E, F, T, and the diagonals add a pronounced silhouette. Numerals match the same carved, tapered logic, keeping the overall texture consistent across alphanumerics.
Best suited to display-driven applications where its flared, pointed serif details can be appreciated—titles, posters, book covers, game/film branding, and thematic packaging. It can also work for short passages such as pull quotes or chapter openers when a dramatic, historical or fantasy-leaning mood is desired.
The overall tone feels gothic and story-driven, combining old-world gravitas with a touch of theatrical flair. The sharp, flared endings and carved modulation suggest mystery and fantasy more than neutral editorial calm, making the font feel expressive and characterful even at moderate sizes.
The design appears intended to merge classic serif proportions with an incised, flared finishing style that reads as carved or penned, prioritizing a distinctive silhouette and atmospheric tone over neutrality. It aims to deliver a strong thematic voice while remaining structured enough to set coherent lines of text at larger sizes.
In the sample text, the strong black shapes and pointed terminals create a dark, energetic color on the page; spacing appears designed to keep the spiky details from colliding while still reading as a cohesive text face. The distinctive tops and finials can become a key visual motif, so the font’s personality will be especially noticeable in repeated letters and in headline settings.