Serif Flared Ekgam 2 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface features high-contrast strokes with tapered, subtly flared terminals that transition smoothly from stem to ending, giving the forms a gently calligraphic feel. Serifs are fine and mostly bracketed, with sharp, clean apexes and delicate hairlines that add sparkle at display sizes. Proportions lean wide with generous internal counters and open apertures, producing an airy rhythm in text. Curves are controlled and slightly modulated, while select letters show small, graceful entry/exit strokes that create a refined, crafted finish.
Well-suited to magazine and book typography, particularly for headlines, pull quotes, and short-form text where fine contrast and delicate serifs can shine. It can also support premium branding systems—logos, identity wordmarks, and packaging—where an elegant, crafted serif voice is desired. For best results, it will benefit from comfortable sizes and printing/screen conditions that preserve its hairline detail.
The overall tone is polished and literary, combining classical serif poise with a slightly contemporary crispness. It reads as composed and tasteful rather than loud, lending a sense of discretion, culture, and formality. The high-contrast detailing and tapered endings add a hint of sophistication that feels at home in premium, edited contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized classic serif impression: wide, readable shapes paired with refined contrast and tapered, flared endings to add elegance and a subtle handwritten resonance. It prioritizes a sophisticated texture and editorial authority while maintaining openness and composure in continuous reading.
Capitals have a stately presence with slender hairlines and stable verticals, while lowercase maintains clarity through open bowls and neatly tapered joins. Numerals appear similarly refined, with elegant curves and light finishing strokes that match the letterforms’ contrast and cadence.