Serif Flared Usji 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, classic tone, subtle distinction, editorial utility, text setting, flared terminals, tapered strokes, bracketed serifs, wide apertures, crisp joins.
A serif typeface with gently flared stroke endings and subtly bracketed serifs, giving stems a tapered, sculpted feel rather than blunt or slab-like finishes. Curves are smooth and open, with generous counters and clear apertures that keep forms airy in text. The rhythm is even and controlled, with moderate proportions, a tidy baseline, and consistent spacing that supports continuous reading. Numerals and capitals appear sturdy and traditional, while the lowercase maintains an understated, bookish texture.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where an even text color and open counters help maintain clarity. It also works effectively for magazines, reports, and institutional communications that benefit from a traditional serif voice, and can serve as a refined branding typeface for logos or wordmarks when set at larger sizes.
The overall tone is classical and literary, with a quiet formality suited to traditional publishing. Its restrained details and open shapes read as refined rather than ornamental, projecting trust, clarity, and editorial seriousness.
Likely designed to provide a traditional serif reading experience with a subtle flare-driven character, combining familiar proportions with gently sculpted terminals to add distinction without sacrificing legibility.
The design balances crisp edges with soft, tapered terminals, creating a slightly calligraphic presence without leaning into high contrast. In paragraph settings it produces a calm, even color, while large sizes reveal the distinctive flare at stroke ends and the careful serif shaping.