Serif Flared Ekbeh 14 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Jalal', 'Mitra', 'Optima', and 'Optima Nova' by Linotype; 'Alinea Incise' by Présence Typo; and 'Classico' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, literary branding, classic, bookish, refined, warm, traditional, text readability, editorial tone, classic voice, warm refinement, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, calligraphic, tapered strokes, open counters.
A serif typeface with gently flared stroke endings and bracketed serifs, showing a subtle calligraphic influence in its tapering joins and slightly modulated curves. Capitals are well-proportioned and steady, with smooth bowls (C, O) and a balanced, readable rhythm across the alphabet. Lowercase forms are compact and clear, with a two-storey “g” and traditional serif construction; the italics are not shown, and the roman maintains a consistent, upright posture. Numerals follow the same restrained modulation, with clear, old-style-like shaping cues and comfortable internal space.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its balanced modulation and open counters maintain clarity. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and literary or heritage-oriented branding that benefits from a traditional serif voice with a slightly warm finish.
The overall tone feels classical and literary, with a quiet elegance rather than sharp formality. The flared terminals add warmth and a hand-touched softness, giving the face a cultured, editorial character that remains approachable.
Likely designed to provide a dependable, classic reading face with a subtle flared-serif personality—bridging conventional old-style readability with a gently contemporary smoothness in the terminals and curves.
Stroke contrast is present but not high, helping the design stay sturdy at text sizes while still reading as serifed and refined. Curves and terminals avoid harsh corners, and the spacing in the sample text suggests a comfortable, even color suitable for continuous reading.