Serif Flared Modi 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, editorial, dramatic, regal, vintage, authoritative, display impact, classic authority, dramatic flair, flared, wedge serif, sculpted, ink-trap feel, spiky terminals.
A heavy, high-contrast serif with pronounced flared, wedge-like terminals that sharpen into pointed tips. Stems are robust and often expand toward the ends, creating a carved, sculptural silhouette and a strong black presence on the page. Counters are relatively compact, with crisp joins and angular interior cuts that can read like subtle ink-traps in tight areas. The lowercase shows a traditional structure with a two-storey a and g, short-to-moderate ascenders, and a compact rhythm that emphasizes verticality and weight. Numerals match the assertive tone, with bold shapes and dramatic curves, maintaining consistent contrast and terminal treatment across the set.
Works especially well for display typography such as headlines, posters, book and album covers, mastheads, and brand marks that need a bold, classic voice. It can also serve for short editorial passages or pull quotes at larger sizes where its dramatic terminals and contrast remain clear.
The overall tone is theatrical and commanding, with an old-world, poster-like confidence. Its sharp flares and dense color feel formal and slightly gothic, suggesting prestige and ceremony rather than neutrality. The design reads as intentionally expressive—more about impact and character than invisibility.
The design appears aimed at delivering a strong, classical serif impression with added flare and theatrical sharpness, combining traditional letterforms with sculpted, wedge-ended strokes for high visual impact.
In text settings, the strong contrast and pointed terminals create lively texture and a slightly spiky sparkle at edges and joins, especially in all-caps and tight letterspacing. The bold weight and compact counters make it best suited to larger sizes where interior shapes have room to breathe.