Serif Flared Eknov 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, elegance, authority, tradition, calligraphic edge, display clarity, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted, sharp.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, tapered stroke endings and subtly flared terminals that give stems a carved, calligraphic feel. Serifs are bracketed and relatively fine, with wedge-like joins and pointed apexes that keep the texture lively. Round letters show strong thick–thin modulation and slightly oval bowls, while verticals stay steady and upright. Lowercase forms are compact and traditional, with a two-storey “a” and “g” and narrow, energetic joins that create a rhythmic, slightly dynamic color in text.
Works well for editorial typography where contrast and sharp detailing can be appreciated, including magazine features, book typography, and cultural or institutional communications. It also suits headlines, pull quotes, and brand marks that need a classic serif voice with a slightly calligraphic edge.
The overall tone is classical and literary, with an elegant, slightly dramatic sharpness that reads as authoritative and cultivated. Its contrast and tapered terminals add a touch of ceremony, making it feel suited to refined, tradition-leaning typography rather than casual or utilitarian settings.
Designed to evoke a traditional serif reading experience while adding character through flared, tapered terminals and assertive contrast. The intention appears to balance formal, bookish credibility with a sculpted, display-friendly crispness that keeps larger sizes distinctive.
Capital shapes lean toward inscriptional proportions with pointed diagonals and small, precise serifs that stay crisp at display sizes. Numerals are oldstyle-leaning in feel through their contrast and curvature, maintaining the same tapered, flared finishing throughout. Spacing appears even in the sample text, producing a dignified, editorial texture with pronounced hairlines.