Serif Flared Eskis 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, headlines, magazines, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, text focus, heritage tone, crafted detail, editorial voice, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted.
A serif typeface with bracketed, flaring terminals that broaden subtly as strokes approach the ends, giving the letterforms a sculpted, chiseled feel. Contrast is moderate, with sturdy verticals and tapered joins that keep the rhythm steady in both capitals and lowercase. The serifs are sharp and slightly wedge-like rather than flat, and many curves show a gentle swelling and thinning that suggests a calligraphic influence. Proportions are fairly traditional, with open counters, a conventional x-height, and a composed, text-forward color.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, essays, book interiors, and pull quotes where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for headlines, titles, and brand wordmarks that benefit from a crafted, heritage-leaning texture and crisp serif detail.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, with an editorial seriousness that reads as trustworthy and composed. Its flared detailing adds a touch of ceremony and craft, creating a refined presence without feeling overly ornamental.
The design appears intended to blend classical serif proportions with flared stroke endings to create a distinctive, crafted texture. It aims to read comfortably while offering a more sculptural, expressive finish than a strictly transitional text face.
In the sample text, the font holds together well at display and large text sizes, where the flared endings and bracket transitions become a defining texture. Numerals appear old-style in feel, with noticeable variation in widths and curving strokes that match the serif detailing of the letters.