Serif Flared Eskef 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, branding, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, authoritative, readability, classic tone, editorial utility, warmth, craft, bracketed, calligraphic, flared, wedge-like, oldstyle figures.
A serif design with subtly flared, wedge-like terminals and bracketed serifs that give stems a gently sculpted, calligraphic finish. Stroke contrast is moderate, with smooth transitions into hairlines and crisp, tapered joins rather than abrupt slab endings. Proportions feel traditional and slightly compact, with rounded bowls and steady, even sidebearings that create a calm rhythm in text. Numerals read as oldstyle figures, with varied heights and descenders that blend naturally into running text.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts, where its steady rhythm and traditional detailing support comfortable scanning. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and identity work that needs a classic, cultivated voice without the rigidity of a high-contrast modern serif.
The overall tone is bookish and composed, balancing elegance with a grounded, workmanlike sturdiness. Its flared endings and moderate contrast add a subtle humanist warmth, while the crisp serifs and conventional proportions keep it formal and trustworthy.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional serif typography with a hint of calligraphic construction, using flared terminals and bracketed serifs to add warmth and craft while maintaining a clean, versatile texture for text and display.
Uppercase forms lean toward classical inscriptional cues, with pointed, tapered terminals and clean, confident silhouettes. In the sample text, word shapes stay stable and legible at display sizes, with enough internal space in counters to avoid looking brittle despite the fine strokes.