Serif Flared Ekrem 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book jackets, headlines, pull quotes, branding, editorial, refined, dramatic, classic, literary, editorial voice, premium tone, display refinement, text readability, bracketed, calligraphic, sharp, crisp, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with sculpted, slightly flared terminals and finely bracketed serifs that create a lively, calligraphic rhythm. Curves are generously rounded while joins and apexes stay crisp, giving forms a chiseled, elegant clarity. Proportions feel traditionally bookish, with moderate counters and a steady baseline presence; capitals read stately and open, while lowercase shapes keep a controlled, flowing texture in text.
Well-suited to editorial design such as magazines, book covers, and feature layouts where contrast and character help establish hierarchy. It also works for premium branding and packaging, particularly in display settings and short-to-medium text where its sculpted details can be appreciated.
The tone is polished and literary, with a hint of drama from the strong thick–thin contrast and tapered endings. It suggests sophistication and authority—more boutique editorial than utilitarian—bringing a poised, cultivated voice to headlines and running text alike.
The design appears intended to merge traditional serif proportions with more expressive, tapered stroke endings, producing a contemporary editorial voice that remains rooted in classic typography. It balances readability with a distinctive, fashion-forward finish for high-impact typography.
Numerals echo the letterforms with pronounced contrast and refined terminals, maintaining a consistent, upscale texture. The overall spacing and stroke modulation support comfortable reading while still producing a distinctly styled page color, especially at larger sizes.