Serif Flared Pevu 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bulltoad' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, book covers, playful, retro, whimsical, folkloric, friendly, attention, branding, vintage charm, expressiveness, warmth, flared terminals, soft corners, bulbous forms, compact counters, bouncy rhythm.
A heavy display serif with flared stroke endings and softly sculpted contours. Stems and arms subtly widen toward the terminals, creating a carved, banner-like silhouette rather than crisp bracketed serifs. Letterforms are compact and chunky, with rounded joins, small-ish counters, and occasional notch-like details that add texture. The overall rhythm is bouncy and irregular in a controlled way, giving words a lively, hand-cut feel while remaining clearly constructed and upright.
Best suited for bold headlines, posters, and short-form messaging where its sculpted shapes can read at size. It also fits packaging, signage, and book covers that benefit from a friendly vintage flavor. For longer text, it will be most effective in larger sizes or as an accent font due to its dense forms and tight interior spaces.
The font conveys a playful, retro personality—confident and attention-grabbing without feeling aggressive. Its rounded massing and flared endings suggest a whimsical, storybook tone with hints of mid-century display lettering and folk signage.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive display voice built on stout proportions and flared terminals, prioritizing character and immediate visual impact. Its sculpted details and lively texture suggest a goal of evoking vintage, handmade lettering while staying consistent and legible for branding and titling.
Caps feel particularly stout and theatrical, with distinctive silhouettes in characters like A, M, N, and W that emphasize a cut-paper or woodtype-inspired presence. Numerals are equally bold and simplified for impact, with strong, recognizable shapes that hold up well in short strings and headlines.