Serif Flared Alru 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, branding, headlines, classic, refined, authoritative, literary, readability, editorial tone, classic refinement, warm authority, bracketed, flared terminals, calligraphic, crisp, stately.
A serif typeface with crisp, bracketed serifs and subtly flared stroke endings that give stems a gently tapered, calligraphic finish. The contrast is moderate, with rounded joins and smooth transitions that keep the texture even in longer text. Proportions feel generous, with open counters and a steady rhythm; curves are full and controlled, and diagonals (as in V/W/Y) are sharp without appearing brittle. Numerals match the letterforms with old-style softness in the curves and clear differentiation between shapes.
Well-suited to editorial design where a classic serif voice is needed—books, long-form articles, and magazines—especially at text and display sizes where the moderate contrast and flared terminals can be appreciated. It also fits branding, packaging, and institutional materials that benefit from a refined, authoritative tone.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, with an editorial gravity that reads as trustworthy and cultivated. Its flared details add a hint of warmth and craft, keeping it from feeling overly rigid or purely formal.
Likely designed to blend classical serif traditions with subtle flared, calligraphic finishing, aiming for a readable, contemporary editorial texture that still feels rooted in print heritage.
Uppercase forms present a dignified, inscriptional feel, while the lowercase maintains legibility through clear apertures and balanced spacing. The punctuation and figures shown sit comfortably with the text, supporting continuous reading without drawing attention to themselves.