Serif Flared Guha 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dikta Neue' by Atasi Studio; 'Syabil' by Eko Bimantara; 'Equip', 'Galvani', and 'Qubo' by Hoftype; and 'Core Sans N SC' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, retro, confident, sporty, playful, punchy, impact, motion, retro branding, display strength, flared, chiseled, bracketed, angular, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with compact, chiseled letterforms and strongly flared stroke endings. Strokes stay broadly even, with subtle widening into wedge-like terminals and small, bracketed serifs that feel carved rather than calligraphic. Counters are relatively tight and openings are narrow, giving the face a dense texture and strong word-shape. The rhythm is energetic: diagonals are prominent, curves are slightly squared off, and joins show crisp transitions that read like cut-in notches at small sizes.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, logos, and packaging where a strong, energetic voice is needed. It can work for short editorial decks or pull quotes, especially when generous tracking and leading are available.
The overall tone is bold and extroverted, blending a vintage, poster-like presence with a sporty, headline-forward attitude. Its forward slant and sharp terminals add motion and urgency, while the compact counters keep the color dark and assertive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through broad strokes, flared serif finishing, and a forward-leaning stance, echoing vintage advertising and athletic or entertainment branding. The carved, wedge-terminal detailing suggests an aim for distinctive silhouette and high recognition at large sizes.
In text, the slant and tight apertures create a lively, high-impact line, but the dense interior spaces can make long passages feel dark. Numerals and capitals share the same emphatic wedge-terminal language, supporting display settings where a unified, forceful texture is desired.