Serif Flared Umvi 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mervato' by Arterfak Project, 'FF Clan' by FontFont, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'NS Gibswing' by Novi Souldado, 'Rodfat' by Rizki Permana, and 'Amsi Pro' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, book covers, mastheads, vintage, editorial, confident, dramatic, stately, display impact, classic authority, print vibe, compact economy, flared terminals, wedge serifs, bracketed feel, compact, high impact.
A compact serif with sturdy verticals and subtly flared stroke endings that read like wedge-shaped serifs rather than crisp slabs. The shapes are built from broad, low-contrast strokes with pronounced tapering at joins and terminals, giving letters a carved, poster-like solidity. Counters are relatively tight and the overall rhythm is dense, with short extenders and a consistent, upright stance that keeps word shapes blocky and assertive.
Best suited to headlines, posters, mastheads, and cover typography where a dense, classic serif voice is needed. It can also work for branding and short editorial callouts, especially when set with ample tracking or generous line spacing to offset its compact, weighty texture.
The tone is classic and slightly theatrical, evoking vintage print, newspaper display, and old-style poster lettering. Its heavy presence and sharpened flares project authority and emphasis, making the text feel declarative and attention-seeking rather than delicate.
The design appears intended as a display serif that combines compact proportions with flared, wedge-like terminals to maximize impact and preserve a traditional, print-forward character. It prioritizes bold word shapes and a distinctive serif silhouette for attention in titles and large-size settings.
In the sample text, the font maintains strong legibility at large sizes, where the wedge terminals and compact spacing create a crisp, high-impact texture. Numerals and caps share the same sturdy, sculpted treatment, reinforcing a consistent display voice across alphanumerics.