Serif Flared Atba 3 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A refined serif with razor-thin hairlines set against firm, tapered main strokes that broaden into subtly flared terminals. Serifs are sharp and wedge-like, with clean joins and a polished, chiseled look that stays consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Round letters show smooth, controlled curves and tight apertures, while diagonals (V, W, Y, K) emphasize sleek, needle-like entry and exit strokes. The lowercase uses compact bowls and delicate finishing strokes, and the numerals mix straight-backed forms with elegant curves and fine, high-contrast details.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, posters, and cover work where contrast and fine detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes when set large with comfortable spacing, but its hairlines suggest avoiding small sizes or low-resolution reproduction.
The overall tone is poised and elegant, leaning toward high-end editorial and fashion aesthetics. Its dramatic stroke contrast and knife-edge detailing create a sense of sophistication and ceremony, with a contemporary, art-directed sharpness rather than a casual or rustic feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion serif voice: crisp, sculptural letterforms with controlled flare and pronounced contrast for impact in art-directed layouts. It prioritizes elegance and visual drama, aiming to look premium and precise in prominent typographic roles.
In text settings the thin horizontals and interior joins read as intentionally delicate, giving the face a luminous, ink-trap-free clarity at display sizes. The Q’s long, sweeping tail and the strong tapering in letters like R and S contribute a distinctive, slightly theatrical signature without feeling ornamental.