Serif Flared Sonu 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, academic, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, readability, editorial tone, classic refinement, print usability, bracketed, transitional, crisp, stately, bookish.
A serif text face with clearly bracketed serifs and subtly flared stroke terminals that give verticals a gently splayed finish. The design balances moderately modulated thick–thin contrast with firm, straight stems and smooth, rounded bowls, producing a steady rhythm in both caps and lowercase. Apertures are generally open and counters are ample, supporting clarity at text sizes, while the overall construction stays upright and composed. Numerals follow the same disciplined, serifed structure with even color and consistent alignment.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its steady color and open counters support comfortable scanning. It also performs convincingly in headlines, pull quotes, and formal communications that benefit from a traditional serif voice.
The tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking book typography and established editorial voices. Its crisp serifs and confident proportions convey reliability and seriousness without feeling overly ornate or calligraphic.
The design appears intended as a versatile, text-forward serif that combines classical proportions with gently flared finishing details to add distinction and presence. It aims to remain highly readable while projecting an established, authoritative character appropriate for editorial and literary settings.
Capitals feel stately and slightly compact with strong vertical emphasis, while the lowercase maintains an even texture with a readable, text-oriented cadence. Terminals and serifs are shaped to look intentional and crafted rather than purely mechanical, contributing a subtle warmth within an otherwise formal silhouette.