Serif Flared Halih 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Makers Weave' by Timelesstype Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, dramatic, vintage, assertive, energetic, display impact, retro flavor, editorial drama, calligraphic nod, calligraphic, wedge serifs, bracketed, teardrop terminals, swashy.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with pronounced contrast between thick verticals and thinner connecting strokes. Serifs read as wedge-like and subtly flared, with brisk, tapered entry/exit strokes that create a carved, calligraphic feel. Curves are tight and glossy, showing teardrop-like terminals and strong ball forms in counters and joins, while diagonals (A, V, W, X) land with sharp, chiseled ends. Spacing feels compact and forceful, and the overall rhythm is lively—thick strokes dominate, with thin hairlines used as crisp separators rather than delicate detail.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, magazine covers, posters, product packaging, and brand marks that want a vintage-leaning, high-impact voice. It can also work for pull quotes or section openers where strong contrast and slanted energy are desirable.
The tone is bold and theatrical, suggesting old-world print, classic advertising, or editorial headlines with a confident, slightly flamboyant slant. It carries a sense of momentum and showmanship, balancing elegance from its contrast with punch from its weight.
Likely designed as a display serif that blends classic, print-inspired forms with brisk italic movement, prioritizing personality and impact over quiet text neutrality. The flared endings and tapered strokes appear intended to evoke engraved or calligraphic construction while remaining bold and contemporary in presence.
The numerals are similarly stylized and high-impact, with curved forms and emphatic terminals that keep them visually consistent with the letters. Uppercase shapes feel poster-like and commanding, while the lowercase retains a traditional, slightly calligraphic texture that reads best at display sizes.