Serif Other Bufa 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, packaging, branding, whimsical, storybook, vintage, playful, theatrical, display emphasis, vintage charm, expressive texture, whimsical tone, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, rounded, bouncy.
A bold, high-contrast serif with strongly bracketed, flared serifs and softly sculpted curves. Strokes swell and taper in a calligraphic way, with rounded terminals and occasional wedge-like joins that create a lively, hand-shaped silhouette. The proportions feel slightly condensed in places, with generous curves and open counters that keep the heavy weight readable. Lowercase forms are compact and rhythmic, and the numerals carry the same swelling-and-tapering logic for a cohesive texture.
Well suited to display roles such as posters, headlines, book covers, and packaging where its expressive serif details can be appreciated. It can also support short bursts of text—taglines, pull quotes, and branding—when a warm, vintage-leaning personality is desired.
The tone is playful and slightly theatrical, evoking a vintage, storybook sensibility rather than a strict classical serif. Its lively serifs and bouncy stroke modulation give text an expressive, characterful voice that feels friendly and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to merge classic serif structure with a more ornamental, hand-carved calligraphic feel, prioritizing personality and silhouette over neutrality. Its consistent swelling strokes and flared serifs suggest a deliberate aim for decorative readability in display typography.
In paragraph settings the strong serifs and pronounced contrast create a textured, patterned color, with distinctive shapes (notably in round letters and angled joins) that help it stand out as decorative. The design reads best when given room, as the heavy serifs and sculpted terminals become part of the overall rhythm.