Serif Flared Syli 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Proza' by Bureau Roffa and 'Columbia Serial' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, branding, packaging, literary, refined, warm, traditional, bookish, readability, classic tone, subtle character, editorial voice, humanist warmth, flared, calligraphic, tapered, bracketed, soft.
A serif typeface with subtly flared stems and tapered stroke endings that give verticals a gently calligraphic swell. Serifs read as small, bracketed terminals rather than heavy slabs, with smooth transitions and moderate modulation across curves and joins. Uppercase forms feel steady and classical, while the lowercase shows humanist shaping—open counters, a two-storey “g,” and softly modeled shoulders—supporting an even, readable rhythm. Numerals are proportional and softly contoured, matching the text color without looking rigid or geometric.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as books, long-form reading, and magazine text where a warm serif texture is desirable. It can also support brand identities, packaging, and cultural/educational materials that benefit from a classic, trustworthy tone and a subtly distinctive flared finish.
The overall tone is cultivated and approachable: traditional enough for established editorial settings, but softened by the flared terminals and mild stroke modulation. It carries a quiet, literary confidence rather than a sharp or overtly modern voice.
The design appears intended to blend classic serif readability with a more human, crafted feel through flared terminals and restrained modulation, creating a familiar text face that still has a recognizable personality in headings and pull quotes.
Round letters (C, O, Q) emphasize smooth curvature and controlled contrast, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) keep crispness without becoming spiky. The ampersand and punctuation sit comfortably with the serifed texture, reinforcing a continuous, text-forward color.