Serif Flared Abban 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, branding, elegant, editorial, classic, refined, literary, editorial clarity, classic refinement, display sparkle, print sophistication, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, tapered terminals and subtly flared stroke endings that give the shapes a sculpted, calligraphic feel. Serifs are fine and neatly bracketed, with a clear thick–thin rhythm and clean curves that stay controlled rather than overly ornate. Proportions feel bookish and balanced: capitals are stately with open counters, while the lowercase maintains a steady, readable texture with distinctive, slightly angular joins and crisp finishing details. Numerals are similarly refined, mixing firm verticals with thin hairlines and pronounced curves for a polished, print-oriented color.
Well suited to book interiors, magazine typography, and other long-form editorial settings where a classic serif texture is desired. It also performs convincingly for headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding applications that benefit from high-contrast detail and a polished, traditional voice.
The overall tone is poised and traditional, leaning toward an editorial, literary elegance rather than a modernist neutrality. Its sharp hairlines and refined terminals read as upscale and formal, with a hint of old-style warmth from the flared, calligraphy-like shaping.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic reading experience with added sophistication through sharp hairlines and flared, calligraphic stroke endings. It aims to balance dignified proportions with distinctive finishing details that elevate both text and display use.
At text sizes the contrast creates a lively sparkle, while at display sizes the pointed terminals and flared finishes become more prominent and characterful. The design’s crisp joins and tapered strokes suggest it will reward generous spacing and careful size choice, especially in dense settings.