Serif Flared Fibe 3 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Optima' and 'Optima Nova' by Linotype and 'Angie Sans Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, book jackets, magazine titles, posters, branding, editorial, classic, dramatic, authoritative, literary, display impact, editorial tone, classic revival, brand presence, drama, bracketed, tapered, ink-trap-like, sculpted, calligraphic.
A compact, high-contrast serif with sculpted, flaring stroke terminals and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Serifs are wedge-like and bracketed, with stems that taper and swell toward the ends, creating a carved, slightly calligraphic rhythm. Counters are relatively tight in the lowercase, while capitals are broad and formal; overall spacing reads even but with lively width variation across glyphs. Numerals share the same sharp, chiseled terminals and strong contrast, maintaining a cohesive, display-leaning texture.
Best suited for headlines, magazine or book titling, and brand marks where the flared terminals and contrast can be appreciated. It performs well in short blocks of text such as pull quotes or section headers, especially in print-oriented layouts. For long-form body copy, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes and with generous leading.
The tone is classic and editorial with a dramatic, slightly theatrical edge. Its sharp flares and strong contrast feel assertive and refined, suggesting a traditional voice with modern punch. The texture reads confident and literary, suited to prominent typographic statements.
The design appears intended to merge classical serif proportions with expressive, flared stroke endings to create a strong display presence. By emphasizing contrast and chiseled terminals, it aims to deliver an authoritative editorial voice that remains distinctive in titles and identity work.
Several forms show subtle notch-like joins and angular terminals that add crispness at larger sizes, while the dense, dark color can become heavy in small settings. The italic is not shown; the presented style relies on upright, sculpted silhouettes and strong contrast to create character.