Serif Flared Hadiv 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Campan' by Hoftype and 'Beaufort' by Shinntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, vintage, confident, warm, lively, expressive italic, display impact, editorial voice, classic revival, calligraphic, bracketed, sheared, tapered, ink-trap-like.
A right-leaning serif design with a calligraphic, sheared construction and sturdy proportions. Strokes show noticeable modulation and tapering, with bracketed/flared terminals that broaden into the serif endings rather than stopping bluntly. Curves are full and slightly condensed in places, while joints and counters stay open enough to keep the texture readable at display-to-text sizes. The lowercase features energetic shapes with angled entry/exit strokes and a consistent italic rhythm; figures follow the same slanted, sculpted logic, with rounded forms that feel weighty and stable.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short-to-medium editorial passages where the italic energy can carry voice and emphasis. It also fits branding and packaging that want a classic serif impression with more movement and personality than a neutral text italic.
The overall tone reads editorial and slightly vintage, balancing tradition with a punchy, contemporary swagger. Its strong slant and flared finishing give it a sense of motion and confidence, while the softened curves and generous shapes keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to provide a robust, expressive italic serif with flared, sculpted endings—aiming for strong presence in display use while remaining coherent enough for extended copy when set with comfortable spacing.
The design maintains a cohesive diagonal stress and a steady baseline flow, producing a dense but even typographic color in paragraphs. Terminals and joins feel intentionally shaped, giving the face a crafted, inked character suited to prominent settings.