Serif Flared Mynal 3 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, dramatic, luxury, authoritative, classic, display impact, editorial voice, premium branding, modern classic, flared, wedge serif, calligraphic, sharp terminals, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with sculpted, flared stroke endings that read like wedge serifs rather than bracketed slabs. Stems and joins swell into triangular terminals, creating a carved, chiseled look across both capitals and lowercase. Counters are relatively open for the weight, with crisp apertures and pronounced thick–thin transitions; curves (C, O, S, e) show bold massing punctuated by sharp entry/exit points. The lowercase is sturdy and compact with a conventional x-height and strong vertical stress, while figures are similarly weighty and stylized, with distinctive angled cuts and pointed joins that reinforce the faceted rhythm.
Best suited for display typography—headlines, magazine covers, pull quotes, and poster titles—where its sharp flares and contrast can be appreciated. It also fits premium branding and packaging that benefit from a sculptural serif voice. For longer text, it will be most effective in larger sizes and with comfortable tracking and leading to preserve clarity around the hairlines and pointed terminals.
The overall tone is assertive and editorial, blending classical serif structure with a more theatrical, couture-like sharpness. The flared terminals and high contrast give it a premium, attention-grabbing presence that feels suited to fashion, culture, and high-end branding. It communicates confidence and drama without tipping into novelty, retaining a formal, bookish backbone.
The likely intention is to modernize a traditional serif by emphasizing flared, wedge-like terminals and dramatic contrast to create a distinctive editorial signature. It aims to deliver a luxurious, crafted feel with strong shelf impact, while keeping familiar serif proportions for readability in short-form text.
The design’s defining signature is the recurring triangular flare at terminals and internal joins, which creates a consistent faceted texture in text. At larger sizes this sharp detailing becomes a feature; in smaller settings the dense black shapes and fine hairlines will demand generous spacing and careful size selection. Uppercase forms are particularly commanding and work well as display elements, while the lowercase maintains a strong, steady rhythm for short passages.