Serif Flared Anluz 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, branding, invitations, editorial, refined, formal, literary, classic, editorial elegance, premium branding, classic authority, display clarity, bracketed, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic, sharp.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, tapered joins and subtly sculpted stroke endings that read as gently flared. Vertical stems are firm and straight, while curves are smooth and tightly controlled, producing a polished rhythm in text. Serifs are fine and pointed with modest bracketing, and many terminals finish in a slightly widened, chiseled manner that adds a calligraphic edge without becoming decorative. Proportions feel balanced with clear counters and a steady baseline presence, giving both capitals and lowercase a composed, print-oriented texture.
This face is well suited to headlines, magazine layouts, book covers, and brand identities that benefit from a refined, high-contrast serif voice. It can also serve in formal materials such as invitations or packaging where sharp detail and elegant rhythm are desirable, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the hairlines and terminals can be appreciated.
The overall tone is elegant and authoritative, with a boutique editorial feel. Its sharp serifs and dramatic contrast convey sophistication and tradition, while the flared terminals add a subtle modern sharpness that keeps it from feeling purely historical.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary editorial serif with classic roots, emphasizing contrast, crisp serifs, and subtly flared stroke endings for a distinctive, premium texture. It aims to balance tradition and sharpness, providing authority and elegance in display-driven typography.
Capitals present a dignified, inscriptional silhouette, and the numerals show strong contrast and clear forms suited to display sizes. In the sample text, the font maintains a confident, high-end texture, with prominent hairlines and decisive thick strokes that create a lively light–dark pattern.