Serif Flared Aflo 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book titles, magazines, branding, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classic, dramatic, refined editorial, classic authority, display clarity, crafted detail, calligraphic, bracketed, tapered, crisp, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with sharply tapered curves and subtly swelling stroke endings that read as flared, especially on verticals and terminals. Serifs are finely bracketed and crisp, with a controlled, editorial rhythm: narrow joins, thin hairlines, and confident thick strokes. The capitals feel stately with classical proportions and pointed apexes, while the lowercase shows compact, well-contained counters and a traditional two-storey a. Figures follow the same contrast pattern, with elegant curves and small, sharp finishing details that keep the set feeling cohesive.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, and book or chapter titles where contrast and sharp detail can shine. It can also support refined branding, packaging, and formal materials like invitations or programs, especially when set with generous spacing and high-quality reproduction.
The overall tone is polished and literary, projecting a sense of tradition and seriousness with a touch of drama from the strong thick–thin modulation. It feels cultured and formal without becoming overly ornamental, making it suitable for content that wants authority and refinement.
The font appears designed to deliver a classic serif voice with heightened contrast and flared finishing, balancing historical cues with a crisp, contemporary rendering. Its intent seems focused on expressive readability for headlines and refined text, providing an authoritative tone and a distinctive, crafted texture.
The design’s thin hairlines and sharp terminals create a bright, crisp texture at display sizes, while the sturdy main strokes keep word shapes stable in longer lines. Curved letters like S, C, and G show pronounced calligraphic tension, and diagonals (V/W/X) maintain a clean, chiseled look that reinforces the formal character.