Serif Flared Idha 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorials, headlines, branding, literary, classic, editorial, refined, warm, text readability, classic tone, humanist warmth, editorial voice, italic emphasis, flared, calligraphic, bracketed, humanist, lively.
A slanted serif with gently flared stroke endings and softly bracketed serifs that feel drawn rather than machined. Strokes show moderate contrast with smooth, continuous transitions and rounded joins, giving the letters a supple, calligraphic rhythm. Proportions are fairly traditional with open counters and a steady, readable texture in text; capitals are slightly narrow and elegant, while the lowercase carries a fluid, cursive-like motion. Numerals follow the same italicized, old-style sensibility, with curved terminals and a consistent, organic stroke modulation.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine articles, where its lively italic rhythm adds character without sacrificing legibility. It also works effectively for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding systems that want a classic, crafted voice.
The overall tone is literary and cultured, balancing classical formality with a human, handwritten warmth. It feels at home in expressive editorial settings where a quiet sense of tradition and craft is desirable without looking overly ornate.
This design appears intended to translate calligraphic, humanist serif construction into a practical italic for contemporary typography, emphasizing warmth, readability, and elegant motion. The flared endings and moderated contrast suggest a focus on comfortable text performance while retaining a distinctive, traditional personality.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to add momentum to lines of text, and the flared terminals help maintain clarity at smaller sizes by keeping stroke endings distinct. The glyphs appear designed to create an even, continuous reading color, with subtle individuality in letter shapes rather than sharp geometric repetition.