Serif Flared Eknus 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, display type, book covers, magazine titles, branding, elegant, dramatic, editorial, classic, ornate, luxury, drama, heritage, display, distinctiveness, flared terminals, wedge serifs, calligraphic, sharp, crisp.
This serif design features pronounced stroke contrast with narrow hairlines and stronger verticals, ending in sharply flared, wedge-like terminals rather than flat slabs. The outlines feel calligraphic: curves swell into pointed tips, joins are crisp, and counters are relatively open, giving the letters a bright, high-clarity silhouette at display sizes. Capitals are stately and slightly narrow in impression, while lowercase forms keep a steady, readable rhythm with distinctive, pointed entry/exit strokes on letters like a, c, e, and s. Numerals echo the same high-contrast, flared finish, with round figures like 0, 8, and 9 showing smooth, disciplined curves and tight hairline connections.
It performs best in headlines, pull quotes, titles, and short blocks of text where its high contrast and flared terminals can be appreciated. It’s well suited to book and film titling, magazine mastheads, premium packaging, and branding systems aiming for a classic-but-dramatic voice.
The overall tone is refined and theatrical, combining classical serif structure with a more expressive, blade-like finishing that feels luxurious and slightly gothic. It reads as formal and attention-grabbing, suited to contexts where a touch of drama and sophistication is desirable.
The design appears intended to merge traditional serif proportions with a more expressive, flared finishing to create a distinctive, high-end display texture. It prioritizes elegance and character through sharp terminals, strong contrast, and a controlled, formal rhythm.
The distinctive feature is the consistent flare into triangular points at many stroke endings, creating a sparkling texture in text. In longer passages the sharp terminals add character but can also increase visual busyness, making size and spacing choices important for comfortable reading.