Serif Flared Eklun 9 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, packaging, elegant, classic, refined, literary, refined reading, modern classic, premium tone, display clarity, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, crisp, lively.
A high-contrast serif with sharp hairlines, fuller verticals, and subtly flared, bracketed terminals that read as a modern take on calligraphic construction. Uppercase forms are stately and slightly condensed in feel, with pronounced stroke modulation in letters like C, G, and S. The lowercase shows a compact, readable rhythm with open counters and gently tapered joins; bowls and shoulders are smoothly modeled rather than geometric. Numerals follow the same contrast and flare, with a graceful, bookish presence.
This style suits editorial design, book interiors, and magazine typography where contrast and refined detail can be appreciated. It also performs well for display applications such as headlines, pull quotes, and upscale packaging, where the flared terminals and sharp hairlines add sophistication.
The overall tone is polished and cultured, balancing traditional book-serif gravity with a more fashion-forward, contemporary sharpness. It feels formal without being cold, lending a sense of authority and taste to headlines and text alike.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, elegant serif with calligraphic influence—combining crisp contrast and flared terminals to create a distinctive, upscale voice that remains suitable for sustained reading.
Stroke endings tend to taper into pointed or lightly flared tips rather than blunt slabs, giving words a crisp sparkle at larger sizes. The italic is not shown; the roman’s contrast and terminal shaping provide most of the personality.