Serif Flared Dehu 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, magazines, headlines, branding, invitations, elegant, editorial, refined, literary, formal, premium editorial, classic refinement, display elegance, literary tone, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted.
A refined serif with pronounced contrast and sculpted, flaring stroke endings that broaden into tapered wedge-like serifs. The rhythm is classical and steady, with crisp hairlines, gently swelling verticals, and softly bracketed joins that give the forms a carved, calligraphic feel. Uppercase proportions read stately and open, while the lowercase maintains a smooth, bookish flow with compact terminals and balanced counters; figures are similarly contrasty with elegant curves and fine entry strokes.
Well suited to editorial layouts such as magazines, book jackets, and culture or fashion publishing where elegance and hierarchy matter. It also fits premium branding, packaging, and formal materials like invitations or programs, especially when set with generous spacing and clean reproduction.
The overall tone is polished and literary, with a sense of tradition and quiet authority. Its sharp hairlines and flared detailing create a premium, editorial voice—more sophisticated than utilitarian—suited to elevated, considered typography.
The design appears intended to provide a classic, high-end reading and display serif that blends traditional proportions with distinctive flared terminals for a more sculptural, contemporary finish.
Stroke modulation is consistent across letters and numerals, and the flaring at terminals helps maintain clarity without resorting to blunt slabs. The design’s fine details suggest it will look best where there is enough size or print quality to preserve the hairlines and delicate joins.