Serif Flared Iszi 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A slanted serif design with pronounced contrast between thick main strokes and fine hairlines, creating a crisp, engraved-like rhythm. Serifs are sharply cut and often wedge-like, with subtle flaring as strokes broaden into terminals, giving capitals a sculpted, formal presence. Curves are taut and controlled, counters are relatively compact, and joins stay clean, reinforcing a polished, print-oriented texture. Numerals and lowercase share the same energetic forward lean, with pointed terminals and a slightly theatrical modulation of stroke weight.
Well suited to headlines, pull quotes, and magazine-style typography where contrast and slant can add momentum. It can also work for book covers, posters, and refined branding applications that benefit from a classic serif italic presence.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with a sense of editorial sophistication. Its sharp serifs and high-contrast modulation add drama and emphasis, lending a confident, literary voice suited to premium or formal messaging.
Likely designed to deliver a formal italic serif voice with strong contrast and flared, wedge-like finishing, emphasizing elegance and expressive emphasis in display settings while retaining a traditional typographic structure.
The italic construction reads as deliberately drawn rather than mechanically slanted, with lively entry/exit strokes and distinct, tapered terminals that keep word shapes dynamic. Spacing appears comfortable for display and short text, while the fine hairlines suggest best results at sizes where contrast can be appreciated.