Serif Flared Guby 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nicky Sans' by Digitype Studio, 'Ergonomique' by Monotype, 'Immanent' by Paulo Goode, 'Gogh' by Type Forward, 'LFT Arnoldo' by TypeTogether, 'Corsa Grotesk' by Typedepot, and 'Glot' and 'Glot Round' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports design, assertive, playful, retro, punchy, sporty, display impact, lively motion, retro character, brand voice, flared, bracketed, soft corners, ink-trap feel, rounded joins.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with broad proportions and compact counters, built from smooth, low-modulation strokes. Stems and terminals open into subtly flared, bracketed serif-like endings that read more like tapered stroke expansions than sharp triangular serifs. Curves are full and slightly squarish in places, with softened joins and small notches that give an ink-trap-like bite in tight corners. The lowercase is sturdy and round, with single-storey forms where shown and a simple, heavy shoulder structure; figures are similarly weighty and open, with a distinctive, curled ‘9’ and strong diagonal stress across the set.
Best suited to headlines and short-form display where its dense color and italic momentum can carry impact. It works well for branding and packaging that want a retro-leaning, friendly bold voice, and it can also fit sports or entertainment graphics where motion and presence are key.
The tone is energetic and attention-seeking, mixing a retro editorial flavor with a friendly, sporty bounce. Its bold slant and softened, swelling terminals add motion and warmth, while the dense color keeps it confident and assertive.
Likely designed as a high-impact display italic that combines traditional serif cues with modern, flared terminals for a distinctive silhouette. The goal appears to be strong readability at large sizes while adding character through swelling endings and softened interior cuts.
Spacing appears generous for the weight, helping counters stay readable in display settings, while the italic angle and flared endings create a lively, forward rhythm across words. The overall texture is dark and cohesive, with consistent swelling at stroke endings that becomes a defining signature in both caps and lowercase.