Serif Flared Gasi 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gainsborough' by Fenotype, 'EFCO Osbert' by Ilham Herry, 'Extra Old' by Mans Greback, and 'Ideal Gothic' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, mastheads, book covers, sturdy, confident, classic, editorial, vintage, impact, heritage tone, strong readability, brand voice, display emphasis, flared terminals, bracketed serifs, ink-trap hints, soft joins, round counters.
A very heavy serif with pronounced flaring into the terminals and tightly bracketed serifs that soften the joins. Stems stay largely even in color, with low contrast and rounded, slightly tapered endings that give the letters a carved, inked feel rather than a sharp cut. Counters are compact and the overall rhythm is dense and dark, with sturdy verticals and broad shoulders on forms like n, m, and h. The lowercase shows sturdy, compact shapes and a clearly defined two-storey g, while figures are bold and rounded with strong presence in text.
Best suited for headlines, editorial titles, and branding where a strong serif voice is needed. It can also work for short blocks of text or pull quotes when a dense, high-impact texture is desired, and for packaging or labels that benefit from a classic, sturdy feel.
The font conveys a confident, traditional tone with a touch of vintage warmth. Its dark, authoritative texture reads as assertive and dependable, suggesting heritage and seriousness without feeling delicate or ornamental.
The design appears intended to combine traditional serif structure with flared, sculpted terminals to produce a bold, characterful texture. It aims for high impact and readability through sturdy proportions and consistent stroke weight, prioritizing a solid presence over delicate detailing.
In continuous text the heavy weight creates a strong typographic color, and the flared stroke endings add character at display sizes while remaining cohesive in paragraphs. The bold punctuation and robust numerals match the overall density, helping maintain an even typographic voice across mixed content.