Serif Flared Esnal 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial design, book typography, magazine, branding, classic, editorial, literary, refined, warm, text readability, classic tone, warm texture, heritage feel, editorial voice, flared, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, rounded.
A serif text face with subtly flared stroke endings and softly bracketed serifs that give the outlines a carved, calligraphic feel. Stems show gentle modulation, with rounded joins and slightly tapered terminals that keep the color even while adding texture. Proportions favor a sturdy, readable lowercase with a relatively tall x-height and compact ascenders/descenders, while capitals feel stately and broad-shouldered. Curves are smooth and full, counters are open, and details like the ear and beak-like terminals add character without turning decorative.
Well-suited for body copy in books, magazines, and long-form editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging or brand systems that benefit from a classic, craft-forward voice.
The tone reads traditional and bookish, with a confident, editorial polish. Its flared finishing and warm modulation suggest craft and heritage—suited to serious but approachable communication rather than stark modernism.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif conventions with subtly flared, calligraphic finishing to improve warmth and presence in text. It aims for dependable readability while adding a distinctive, gently sculpted texture that stands out in editorial settings.
In text, the face maintains a steady rhythm and consistent word shape, with clear differentiation between letters (notably the lowercase a, g, and y) that supports longer reading. Numerals appear sturdy and well-matched to the letterforms, contributing to a cohesive typographic palette for mixed content.