Serif Flared Annan 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titling, magazines, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, editorial polish, classic revival, display refinement, print elegance, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, elegant, stately.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, tapered stroke endings that read as subtly flared, giving verticals a gently expanding finish. Serifs are sharp and bracketed, with thin, hairline connections and pronounced thick–thin modulation across curves and joins. Proportions feel traditionally bookish with moderate x-height, clear ascenders, and rounded counters; the rhythm is even but with lively, calligraphy-informed stress that adds sparkle in text. Numerals share the same contrast and refinement, with curved forms and thin terminals that keep the set cohesive.
Best suited for editorial headlines, book and magazine typography, pull quotes, and refined branding where contrast and detail can be appreciated. It can also work for short to medium passages in print-oriented layouts, especially when set with adequate size and leading.
The tone is classical and polished, evoking print traditions and editorial sophistication. Its sharp terminals and bright contrast create a confident, slightly dramatic voice that feels at home in formal and cultural contexts rather than casual UI settings.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional serif for contemporary editorial use, combining classic proportions with pronounced contrast and subtly flared terminals for added presence. The goal seems to be a refined, authoritative text-and-display companion that maintains elegance while remaining readable in structured layouts.
In larger sizes the hairlines and tapered details become a key feature, producing a crisp, engraved-like texture. At smaller sizes, the strong contrast and fine serifs suggest it will benefit from generous size and comfortable line spacing to keep the delicate strokes from visually thinning out.