Serif Flared Pobe 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'Siro' by Dharma Type, 'Famiar' by Mans Greback, and 'Agent Sans' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, confident, vintage, editorial, athletic, playful, impact, warmth, heritage, emphasis, display, bracketed, soft serifs, rounded joins, bulky, compact counters.
A hefty serif with smooth, flared terminals and softly bracketed serifs that broaden out from the stems. The letterforms are built from large, rounded masses with minimal contrast, producing dense interiors and compact counters that stay readable at display sizes. Curves are generous and slightly squarish in places, while horizontals and joins feel cushioned rather than sharp, giving the overall silhouette a sturdy, friendly rhythm. Numerals share the same blocky, full-bodied construction and sit confidently with even visual weight across the set.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and prominent typographic moments where weight and presence are the priority. It also works well for branding and packaging that want a sturdy, heritage-leaning voice, and for sports or collegiate-style applications where big, emphatic letterforms are desirable.
The tone is bold and assertive with a classic, poster-like flavor. Its rounded weight distribution and flared endings add warmth and approachability, balancing authority with a slightly playful, old-school charm.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact while retaining a traditional serif identity, using flared endings and rounded construction to keep the heavy weight approachable. It aims for strong legibility at large sizes with an expressive, vintage display character.
Spacing and shapes favor strong word silhouettes over fine detail, with broad shoulders and short-looking apertures that emphasize impact. The flaring at terminals and the gently tapered transitions help keep the heavy strokes from feeling purely geometric or slab-like.