Serif Flared Iglom 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is an italic serif with a calligraphic, humanist skeleton and gently flared stroke endings that read as soft, tapered serifs rather than hard bracketed feet. Strokes show a consistent diagonal stress with moderate contrast, producing a smooth, handwritten rhythm across both uppercase and lowercase. Capitals are slightly narrow and airy, with clean joins and understated terminals, while the lowercase features open apertures, rounded bowls, and a flowing ductus that keeps forms legible despite the slant. Figures are oldstyle in feel, with varied widths and subtle curve-driven details that match the text style.
It performs well in continuous reading sizes for editorial and book typography where an expressive italic is desired. The refined flared terminals and lively rhythm also suit titles, pull quotes, and cultured branding or invitation-style applications where warmth and sophistication are priorities.
The overall tone is cultured and expressive—more literary and graceful than utilitarian. Its italic movement and flared finishing give it a refined, slightly classical voice that feels well suited to narrative and editorial contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable italic text face with a humanist, calligraphy-informed structure and elegant flared endings, balancing classical sophistication with a natural handwritten flow.
Spacing appears relatively open for an italic, helping the lively shapes avoid crowding in text. Curved letters (C, G, O/Q) show smooth, continuous contours, and the italic joins in letters like n, m, and u maintain a steady, readable cadence.