Serif Flared Haraz 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Malva' by Harbor Type, 'Croma Sans' and 'Equip' by Hoftype, 'Mundo Sans' by Monotype, 'Eastman Grotesque' by Zetafonts, and 'Phoenica Std' by preussTYPE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logo design, sporty, retro, punchy, playful, assertive, attention grabbing, display impact, retro flavor, brand character, motion, flared, swashy, ink-trap, bracketed, dynamic.
A heavy, right-leaning serif design with energetic, flared terminals and pronounced bracketing where strokes meet. The letterforms show a mix of rounded and sharpened joins, with teardrop-like counters and wedge-shaped endings that create a carved, almost brush-cut feel. Curves are generously inflated and the overall rhythm is bouncy, with noticeable variation in character widths and a compact internal spacing that keeps words visually dense. Numerals follow the same chunky, sculpted logic, with strong curves and confident weight distribution.
Best suited to display typography where impact and personality are priorities—headlines, posters, branding for energetic products, sports or entertainment materials, and bold packaging. It can also work for short pull quotes or titling where the strong texture and lively terminals can be appreciated without demanding long-form readability.
The font projects a bold, extroverted tone that feels sporty and retro, with a playful edge. Its swash-like terminals and lively slant add momentum, making lines of text feel animated and attention-grabbing rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to blend classic serif structure with dynamic, flared stroke endings to create a distinctive, high-impact display voice. Its exaggerated terminals and buoyant proportions suggest a goal of immediate visibility and a memorable, characterful word shape.
Diagonal strokes and curved letters (such as S, C, G, and Q) emphasize the font’s sculptural shaping, while straight-sided forms (like E, F, and T) retain distinctive flared ends that prevent the texture from becoming rigid. At larger sizes the distinctive terminals read as a signature detail; in smaller settings the dense weight and tight counters can make the color feel strongly saturated.