Serif Flared Abbaj 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Calibra' and 'Calibra Text' by Great Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, magazine, book covers, branding, elegant, classical, refined, dramatic, premium voice, display clarity, editorial tone, classical modernity, high contrast, flared terminals, sharp serifs, crisp, tapered joins.
This typeface is a crisp, high-contrast serif with pronounced modulation between hairlines and main strokes. Stems frequently transition into subtle flares and wedge-like endings, giving many terminals a tapered, sculpted feel rather than blunt cuts. Serifs are sharp and neatly braced, and curves show tight, controlled thinning at stress points, especially in rounded letters. Proportions are balanced with a moderate x-height, compact counters, and a steady vertical rhythm that reads cleanly in both capitals and lowercase.
It is well suited to editorial headlines, magazine typography, book covers, and branding where high contrast and sharp detailing can be showcased at medium to large sizes. It can also work for short text passages when set with comfortable size and spacing, especially in high-quality print contexts.
The overall tone is poised and formal, with a fashion/editorial polish and a slightly dramatic edge from the extreme thin–thick interplay. It feels classical and literate, but the flared detailing adds a distinctive, contemporary sharpness.
The design appears intended to deliver a premium serif voice that combines classical proportions with flared, wedge-like finishing for added bite and distinction. The goal seems to be a display-forward typeface that still retains enough structure and regularity to function in refined editorial settings.
The numerals and capitals present strong, poster-ready silhouettes, while the lowercase maintains a disciplined, text-capable structure. Diagonal forms (like V/W/X) and the ball/teardrop-like detailing in some joins and terminals contribute to a finely cut, engraved impression.