Serif Flared Eknip 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, literary, dignified, refined, readability, classic authority, editorial voice, humanist warmth, flared serifs, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle forms, open counters.
This typeface is a serif with subtly flared, wedge-like terminals and gently bracketed joins that suggest a calligraphic construction. Strokes show moderate contrast with softly modulated curves, and the overall drawing favors smooth, continuous contours over sharp mechanical breaks. Uppercase proportions are balanced and fairly traditional, with wide, open bowls (C, G, O) and clean, tapered arms and diagonals. The lowercase mixes oldstyle influences—most notably a double-storey “g” and a softly angled, slightly tapered “e” crossbar—with sturdy verticals and rounded counters that stay open at text sizes. Figures appear lining with clear differentiation, using tapered terminals and classical shapes (notably the 2, 3, and 5) that harmonize with the letterforms.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its open counters and moderated contrast support comfortable texture. It also performs convincingly for magazine headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding that benefits from a classic, literary presence without excessive decoration.
The tone is bookish and composed, projecting heritage and credibility without feeling overly ornate. Its flared endings and gentle modulation add warmth and a human touch, giving text a cultivated, editorial voice suited to serious, well-crafted messaging.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif proportions with a subtly flared, calligraphic finish, producing a versatile text face that feels established and cultured. The goal seems to be readability and typographic elegance, with enough personality in the terminals and modulation to stand out in editorial settings.
Spacing in the samples reads even and calm, with a steady baseline and consistent internal rhythm across mixed-case text. The serif treatment stays crisp and directional, helping word shapes remain clear while maintaining an elegant, slightly formal texture.