Serif Flared Tody 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate Gothic' by Bitstream, 'Copperplate EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Copperplate SB' and 'Copperplate SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Copper Penny' by The Fontry, 'Copperplate Gothic' by Tilde, and 'Copperplate' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, classic, confident, authoritative, bookish, traditional warmth, strong presence, editorial voice, engraved feel, bracketed, flared, high-shouldered, open counters, calligraphic.
A robust serif with bracketed, subtly flared terminals that give the strokes a carved, slightly calligraphic finish. The letterforms have broad proportions, steady vertical stress, and moderate thick–thin modulation, with generous counters and clear internal shaping. Serifs are short and tapered rather than slabby, and joins are smoothly bracketed, producing a crisp, traditional rhythm. Lowercase shows a compact, readable build with sturdy stems and rounded bowls; numerals are heavy and stable, with curving figures (2, 3, 5) showing pronounced, sculpted terminals.
Best suited to headlines, magazine and newspaper-style typography, and book or report titling where a strong, classic voice is needed. It can also work for branding and packaging that benefits from a traditional, authoritative serif with a bit of character.
The overall tone feels traditional and editorial, projecting confidence and seriousness with a touch of old-style warmth. Its weight and broad stance add authority, while the flared details keep it from feeling purely mechanical.
The design appears intended to blend classical serif structure with gently flared, calligraphic finishing, delivering a sturdy display-forward texture that still reads comfortably in short passages.
Distinctive flare appears at key stroke endings and in diagonal strokes, creating a slightly engraved impression at display sizes. The shapes remain clean and consistent across the alphabet, supporting strong word color and headline presence.