Serif Flared Arfi 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, fashion, posters, branding, editorial, elegant, dramatic, classic, luxury tone, display impact, editorial voice, space saving, condensed, didone-like, vertical stress, sharp terminals, bracketed serifs.
A condensed serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and a strongly vertical rhythm. Stems are dark and straight, while hairlines are extremely fine, giving the face a crisp, etched look. Serifs are sharp and lightly bracketed with subtle flare into the terminals, and curves (notably in C, G, S, and the numerals) stay taut with controlled, high-tension bowls. The lowercase shows a traditional structure with a moderate x-height, narrow apertures, and compact spacing that keeps words tall and columnar.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, magazine covers, pull quotes, posters, and brand wordmarks where its contrast and condensed stance can create impact. It can also work for short subheads and premium packaging copy when set with generous leading and enough size to protect the hairline details.
The overall tone is refined and assertive, projecting luxury and formality with a distinctly editorial edge. Its tight proportions and razor hairlines add drama and sophistication, suggesting fashion, culture, and premium branding rather than casual or utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized classic serif voice: tall, condensed proportions for space-efficient impact, paired with dramatic contrast and crisp terminals for a polished, high-end impression.
The capitals read especially stately due to their height and narrow set, while the italic-free, upright construction keeps the voice stable and authoritative. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and delicate joins that reinforce the display-oriented character.