Serif Flared Yahi 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, classic, literary, refined, warm, authoritative, readability, classic tone, warmth, editorial voice, subtle character, flared terminals, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, open counters, soft contrast.
This typeface presents a serif construction with gently flared stroke endings and subtly bracketed serifs that soften transitions into stems. Contrast is moderate, with tapered joins and rounded curves that keep the rhythm smooth rather than sharply mechanical. Proportions feel balanced and readable: capitals are spacious with clean, open bowls, while the lowercase maintains a steady texture with round forms (o, e, c) and a single-storey g. Terminals often finish with slight swelling or flare, lending a mild calligraphic influence without becoming decorative.
It suits continuous reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice and smooth text rhythm are desirable. The distinctive flared terminals also make it useful for branding, packaging, and headings that benefit from a refined, slightly humanist serif presence without feeling overly ornate.
Overall tone is classic and cultured, with a calm, bookish voice that feels traditional yet approachable. The flared endings add warmth and a touch of humanist character, giving text an editorial, literary mood rather than a strictly formal or corporate one.
The design appears intended to blend classical serif proportions with softly flared, calligraphy-tinged terminals to achieve a warm, readable texture. It aims for a dependable, literary tone that performs well in paragraphs while still offering enough character for display use.
The numerals appear clear and evenly weighted, matching the text color of the letters; curved figures (0, 3, 8, 9) echo the roundness of the lowercase. Spacing in the sample text supports comfortable paragraph setting, and the shapes avoid extreme quirks, emphasizing consistency and steady readability.