Serif Flared Eklen 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, refined, literary, formal, readability, elegance, authority, editorial tone, bracketed, vertical stress, crisp, calligraphic, bookish.
This typeface presents an elegant serif structure with pronounced thick–thin contrast and mostly vertical stress. Stems and key junctions show a subtly flared, calligraphic modulation, while the serifs read as sharp and tapered rather than blocky. Proportions feel traditionally book-oriented: open counters, moderate apertures, and steady spacing create an even rhythm in text. Capitals are stately and carefully balanced, and the lowercase combines compact bowls with confident ascenders and descenders for a composed line of text.
It is well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where contrast and traditional serif cues help establish hierarchy and tone. The strong capital forms and clean curves also perform well in magazine headlines, pull quotes, and brand wordmarks that aim for an upscale, cultured impression.
The overall tone is polished and literary, with a sense of formality suited to established publishing aesthetics. Its crisp contrast and tapered terminals suggest sophistication and authority without becoming ornate, giving it an editorial voice that feels both classic and contemporary.
The design appears intended to merge classical serif proportions with a subtly flared, calligraphic stroke behavior, delivering a dignified reading face that can also scale to expressive display use. Its controlled contrast and tapered detailing suggest an emphasis on refined typography for publishing and identity contexts.
Round letters (like O/C/e) maintain smooth, controlled curves, and the numerals follow the same high-contrast logic for a cohesive typographic color. Diacritics and punctuation in the sample appear clean and restrained, supporting continuous reading while still providing a refined, high-end finish at display sizes.