Serif Flared Ekgol 2 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classical, refined, formal, literary, readability, authority, elegance, editorial voice, classic revival, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, modulated, elegant.
A high‑contrast serif with strongly modulated strokes and bracketed, flaring terminals that widen as they meet the serif. The letterforms show a clear vertical axis with sharp joins, tapered hairlines, and gently sculpted curves. Proportions are on the open, spacious side, with generous counters and a steady baseline rhythm; capitals feel stately and evenly balanced, while the lowercase keeps a compact, readable core with crisp serifs and precise apertures. Numerals follow the same contrast and sculpted finishing, reading cleanly at text sizes with a slightly formal, engraved character.
Well suited for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and book typography where contrast and elegant finishing enhance the page. It also works effectively for magazine headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding that benefits from a classic, authoritative voice.
The overall tone is polished and literary, evoking traditional book typography and editorial authority. Its crisp contrast and flared finishing add a touch of ceremony and sophistication without becoming ornamental.
Likely intended as a contemporary take on classical serif letterforms, emphasizing contrast, clarity, and sculpted terminals to deliver an elegant reading experience and strong editorial presence.
The design relies on controlled stroke modulation and sharp, clean terminals for definition, giving it strong presence in headlines while maintaining a composed texture in paragraphs. Curves are smooth and taut, and the serif shaping adds subtle motion at the ends of strokes, helping the type feel lively rather than mechanical.