Serif Flared Hanal 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, retro, sporty, confident, punchy, dramatic, display impact, expressive italic, vintage flavor, headline presence, swashy, bracketed, calligraphic, tapered, high-impact.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with pronounced flaring at stroke ends and strongly bracketed, wedge-like serifs. The letterforms are broad and rounded with a lively, calligraphic stress that creates a clear thick–thin rhythm without becoming delicate. Counters are generously open, joins are smooth, and many terminals finish with sharp, swept points that add motion. Overall spacing feels sturdy and display-oriented, with a consistently energetic silhouette across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to large sizes where its flared serifs and dynamic italic rhythm can carry impact—headlines, posters, brand marks, and packaging. It can also work for short bursts of editorial display text where a vintage, energetic tone is desired rather than quiet, long-form readability.
The font projects a bold, vintage-leaning energy with a sense of speed and showmanship. Its sweeping terminals and muscular curves read as confident and attention-grabbing, balancing classic serif cues with a more theatrical, poster-like attitude.
The design appears intended as an expressive display serif that merges traditional serif structure with flared endings and a sweeping italic posture to maximize momentum and visual presence. It prioritizes recognizable shapes and bold texture for standout typography in promotional and identity contexts.
Uppercase forms show strong, sculpted serifs and rounded bowls, while the lowercase adds extra personality through more pronounced swashes and angled terminals. Numerals match the same weight and flare, keeping a cohesive, headline-ready texture in mixed alphanumerics.