Serif Flared Eknom 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, branding, invitations, classical, refined, literary, formal, literary tone, print elegance, classic text, bracketed serifs, calligraphic contrast, oldstyle numerals, diagonal stress, crisp joins.
This serif shows pronounced stroke contrast with a distinctly calligraphic modulation and diagonal stress, pairing slender hairlines with sturdier main strokes. Serifs are bracketed and slightly flared, giving terminals a subtly widened finish rather than blunt slabs. Proportions feel bookish and steady, with moderate x-height, compact apertures, and rounded bowls that stay crisp at joins. The lowercase includes traditional forms such as a two-storey “g” and a curved “t” with a delicate crossbar, while numerals read as oldstyle figures with varied heights and descenders.
Well-suited to book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine text where a classic serif texture is desired. It also fits refined branding, packaging, and invitations that benefit from high-contrast elegance and traditional letterforms.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, evoking printed literature and editorial typography. It feels authoritative without being severe, with an elegant, slightly lively rhythm that suggests careful, human-influenced drawing.
The design appears aimed at delivering a classic, print-forward serif with calligraphic contrast and subtly flared finishing, balancing readability with a cultured, editorial presence.
At text sizes the contrast and fine hairlines create a bright, refined texture, while the flared, bracketed finishing adds warmth and a touch of display character in capitals. Wide, classical caps and the varied-height figures contribute to a distinctly typographic, page-oriented voice.