Serif Flared Yapu 3 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, invitations, classic, literary, elegant, refined, text refinement, classic voice, distinct character, formal tone, high contrast, flared terminals, crisp, calligraphic, angular.
A crisp serif design with subtly flared stroke endings and a calligraphic, chiseled feel. The strokes show noticeable contrast—especially in rounded letters—while verticals stay clean and steady, creating a composed rhythm in text. Serifs are compact and sharp, with tapered joins and pointed apexes that give capitals a slightly monumental profile. Lowercase forms are compact and legible, with a two-storey “a,” a looped “g,” and angled terminals that keep the texture lively without becoming decorative.
Works well for editorial typography, book or long-form reading, and formal headings where a disciplined serif texture is desirable. It also suits identity systems and packaging that benefit from a classic, slightly calligraphic impression, and can add a refined tone to invitations or cultural materials.
The overall tone is classic and literary, blending formality with a lightly handcrafted edge. It feels refined and editorial, suited to contexts that want tradition with a bit of sharpness and character rather than a purely neutral voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif reading experience with added sharpness from flared terminals and tapered details, balancing elegance with a distinctive, carved-stroke character.
Capitals read stately due to narrow proportions and strong vertical emphasis, while round letters maintain generous counters for clarity. Numerals are clean and bookish, with open shapes and restrained detailing that match the serif vocabulary in the letters.