Serif Flared Ipgoj 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazine, book titling, branding, posters, elegant, literary, classic, refined, expressive italic, premium tone, editorial impact, classic revival, display emphasis, calligraphic, tapered, brisk, airy, sharp.
This typeface is a right-leaning serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and a distinctly calligraphic stroke model. Stems and diagonals taper and flare into sharp, wedge-like terminals, producing crisp entry/exit strokes rather than blunt endings. The rhythm is lively and slightly irregular in a controlled way, with narrow joins, pointed apexes, and compact counters that give forms a quick, energetic bite. Capitals feel stately but not heavy, while the lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with long, expressive ascenders and descenders; numerals share the same slanted, high-contrast construction and sharp finishing details.
Well-suited to editorial typography, magazine headlines, and book or journal titling where high contrast and sharp detailing can shine. It also fits branding and packaging that aims for a refined, premium impression, and works effectively in posters or pull quotes when set with comfortable leading.
The overall tone is sophisticated and expressive, blending traditional bookish elegance with a brisk, contemporary edge. Its sharp terminals and dynamic slant add drama and momentum, making it feel confident, cultured, and fashion-aware rather than purely academic.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant italic voice with strong contrast and sculpted, flaring terminals—prioritizing expressive word shapes and a refined, high-end texture. It aims to evoke classic serif traditions while adding sharper, more dramatic detailing for modern display and editorial use.
The italic structure is integral to the design: many shapes rely on angled stress and tapered stroke endings for their character, and spacing appears intentionally airy to preserve clarity at larger sizes. The flared terminals contribute a carved, chiseled feel in display settings while maintaining a consistent, polished texture in continuous text.