Serif Flared Ekrib 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazines, headlines, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classic, dramatic, refined text, classic voice, elevated display, formal tone, bracketed, flared terminals, sharp apexes, calligraphic, crisp.
This serif has pronounced contrast between thick verticals and hairline joins, with stems that subtly flare as they reach the serifs and terminals. Curves are smooth and generously rounded, while many joins and entry strokes taper to fine points, creating a crisp, slightly calligraphic rhythm. Serifs are relatively delicate and often feel lightly bracketed, and the overall proportions read as text-oriented with balanced counters and a steady, upright stance. Numerals and capitals carry the same high-contrast structure, giving the set a consistent, polished texture in both display and paragraph sizes.
It suits editorial typography where a classic serif voice and clear hierarchy are needed, working well for magazines, books, and cultured branding. The contrast and tapered details also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and formal printed pieces where a refined tone is desired.
The tone is refined and bookish, with a composed, traditional flavor that still feels lively due to the sharp tapers and bright hairlines. Its contrast and flared endings add a touch of drama and formality without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to merge traditional serif readability with a more sculpted, flared finishing, using strong contrast and tapered detailing to add sophistication and a slightly dramatic, contemporary polish.
Round letters show clean, continuous modulation, while diagonals and apexes (in forms like V, W, and A) come to precise points that heighten the crispness. In running text the spacing produces a bright, open color, with strong vertical emphasis from the heavier stems.