Serif Other Pufi 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, packaging, pull quotes, vintage, editorial, storybook, quirky, dramatic, compact impact, period flavor, expressive serif, decorative display, bracketed, high-waisted, pinched, calligraphic, tapered.
A condensed serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and lively, tapered strokes that suggest a broad-nib influence. The letterforms are tall and narrow, with subtly uneven stroke modulation and flared terminals that give counters a slightly pinched, sculpted feel. Curves and joins are softly rounded rather than mechanical, and several capitals show distinctive, idiosyncratic shaping that reads as intentionally decorative while staying coherent across the set.
Best suited to display sizes where the distinctive serifs and tapered details can be appreciated—headlines, cover titles, posters, and packaging. The condensed width makes it practical for tight horizontal spaces and for creating dense, impactful typographic blocks. It can also work for short editorial elements like pull quotes or section openers when a literary, vintage voice is desired.
The overall tone feels vintage and literary, with a touch of theatrical whimsy. Its narrow, high-contrast silhouette adds drama and a slightly gothic storybook flavor without becoming blackletter. The personality is expressive and a bit quirky, making text feel curated and period-leaning rather than purely utilitarian.
Likely designed to deliver a compact, attention-grabbing serif with a historical/calligraphic echo and decorative character. The narrow proportions and stylized terminals suggest an emphasis on expressive display typography that still reads clearly in word shapes.
The font’s narrow rhythm creates strong vertical emphasis, while the serifs and tapering help keep lines from feeling overly rigid. Numerals echo the same condensed, high-waisted proportions and maintain the decorative terminal behavior, supporting consistent mixed-content settings.