Serif Flared Ekmew 14 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A high-contrast serif with sharply tapered hairlines and sturdier main strokes, creating a crisp black-and-white rhythm. Serifs are small and shaped, often appearing slightly flared or wedged, with smooth bracket-like transitions into the stems. Capitals feel broad and steady, while lowercase forms are relatively open with rounded bowls and a traditional, bookish construction. Curves are clean and controlled, terminals are pointed or subtly teardrop-like, and spacing reads even, giving text a composed, polished texture.
Well-suited for editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and literary or cultural publications where contrast and refinement are desirable. It also performs well in headlines, pull quotes, and brand systems that want a classic, authoritative serif voice, especially at medium to large sizes where the thin strokes remain clear.
The overall tone is traditional and cultured, with a distinctly editorial voice. Its sharp contrast and sculpted serifs convey seriousness and authority, while the rounded lowercase keeps it readable and calm rather than ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast serif: elegant in display, disciplined in text, and recognizable through flared, sculpted stroke endings. It aims for a premium, print-forward aesthetic that balances sharp detailing with steady readability.
Distinctive details include a lively lowercase "g" with a prominent ear, a slightly calligraphic feel in the joins, and numerals that match the serifed, high-contrast logic of the letters. In paragraphs, the face maintains a consistent vertical rhythm and a strong baseline, producing a confident, formal page color.