Serif Flared Ugpu 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, book titles, branding, storybook, rustic, friendly, old-world, whimsical, warm readability, decorative serif, handcrafted feel, distinctive texture, flared, ink-trap, soft serif, calligraphic, rounded.
A flared serif text face with sturdy, sculpted letterforms and softly swelling stroke endings. The design keeps contrast modest while using pronounced triangular and beak-like terminals to create a lively, carved look. Curves are generously rounded and counters are open, while joins and inner corners often pinch slightly, giving the silhouettes a subtly notched, ink-trap-like character. The rhythm is compact and steady, with a consistent baseline and strong vertical presence that reads clearly at display and short-text sizes.
Best suited for headlines, book and chapter titles, packaging, and branding where a warm, characterful serif is desired. It also works well for short blocks of text, pull quotes, and signage-style applications that benefit from strong silhouettes and distinctive terminals.
The overall tone feels storybook and old-world, with a warm, handcrafted energy rather than a formal or academic mood. Its emphatic terminals and gently irregular, drawn-like shaping add a hint of whimsy and folk character, making it feel approachable and distinctive.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif structure with expressive, flared finishing to create a readable face with a handcrafted, decorative edge. Its controlled contrast and open counters support clarity, while the animated terminals and slight pinching add personality for display-driven typography.
Uppercase forms appear broad and emphatic with prominent flaring at tops and feet, while lowercase maintains clear differentiation and a sturdy texture. Numerals are heavy and graphic, matching the letterforms’ flared endings and rounded bowls, which helps the set feel cohesive in headlines and signage-like settings.