Serif Flared Weral 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif design shows gently flared stems that widen into the terminals, paired with bracketed serifs and a moderately modulated stroke. Curves are smooth and open, with a clear oldstyle influence in the lowercase: rounded forms, a two-storey “a,” a single-storey “g,” and a softly tapered “t” and “f.” Uppercase proportions feel stately and balanced, with confident verticals, well-contained bowls, and slightly calligraphic joins that keep the texture lively in text. Numerals match the bookish tone, with readable shapes and subtle swelling at stroke endings rather than blunt cuts.
It suits long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its steady serif structure and moderated contrast support comfortable scanning. It also performs well for refined headlines, pull quotes, and institutional or cultural materials that benefit from a classical, authoritative voice.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, suggesting editorial credibility and a quiet elegance. The flared stroke endings add warmth and a hint of hand-drawn movement, tempering the formality with a human, literary character.
The design appears intended to deliver a timeless serif texture with a subtly calligraphic, flared finish—balancing formal tradition with approachable warmth for text and display use in print-like settings.
In the sample text, the rhythm reads evenly with a smooth dark–light pattern, and the flaring helps maintain clarity at larger sizes without feeling mechanical. The shapes avoid extreme sharpness, leaning toward a comfortable, print-oriented texture.