Serif Flared Yabi 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literary, branding, refined, bookish, classical, calm, formal, readability, classic tone, crafted warmth, editorial utility, flared serifs, calligraphic, sculpted, open counters, tapered strokes.
A refined serif with gently flared terminals and subtly sculpted stroke transitions that suggest a calligraphic origin. The letterforms show moderate stroke modulation, smooth bracket-like joins, and tapered endings rather than blunt slabs. Uppercase proportions feel balanced and slightly airy, with rounded bowls (C, O) and crisp diagonals (V, W, X) that keep a clean rhythm. Lowercase is traditional and readable, with open apertures and clear counters; the numerals are old-style leaning in spirit, with varied shapes and a graceful, slightly drawn quality.
Well suited to book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine text where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also support refined branding, invitations, and cultural or institutional communications that benefit from a dignified, traditional serif presence.
The overall tone is literary and composed, projecting an editorial, traditional voice without feeling overly ornate. Its flared finishing and measured contrast lend a quiet elegance that reads as credible, institutional, and timeless.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic reading experience with a subtly distinctive finish, using flared terminals and gentle modulation to add warmth and craft while preserving clarity and restraint.
Spacing appears even and comfortable in the text sample, with a steady texture suited to continuous reading. Curves and terminals remain consistent across the set, and the flaring is restrained enough to avoid visual noise at larger paragraph sizes.