Serif Flared Ekgam 6 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, headlines, branding, invitations, classic, literary, refined, formal, editorial, editorial clarity, classical tone, refined display, text versatility, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, crisp, high-waisted.
This serif face combines slender hairlines with noticeably broader main strokes, producing a crisp, high-contrast texture. Serifs are bracketed and subtly flared, with wedge-like terminals that feel carved rather than purely mechanical. Curves are smooth and generously rounded, while verticals stay steady and straight, giving the design a composed, traditional rhythm. Proportions are moderately open with a slightly tall, stately feel in the capitals and a readable, even lowercase suited to continuous text.
It performs best in editorial contexts such as books, long-form reading, and magazine typography where contrast and serif detailing enhance the page. The clean, stately capitals also make it suitable for headlines, cultural branding, and formal stationery when a traditional voice is desired.
The overall tone is elegant and bookish, with a measured, classical confidence. Its contrast and tapered finishing add a touch of sophistication that reads as editorial and cultured rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized classical serif: sharp, high-contrast drawing with flared, bracketed finishing that adds warmth and craft. It aims for a refined text-and-display versatility, keeping the palette traditional while maintaining a crisp, contemporary polish.
Uppercase forms show a strong Roman lineage with balanced bowls and restrained detailing, while lowercase maintains clear differentiation and tidy joins. Numerals match the text color well, with refined curves and delicate terminals that keep the set consistent in longer settings.