Serif Flared Esnal 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, space-efficient, readability, print-oriented, classic tone, subtle character, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, wedge serifs, open counters, crisp joins.
A compact serif with a tall, economical footprint and moderate stroke modulation. Stems and arms show subtle flaring as they approach the ends, paired with bracketed, wedge-like serifs that keep the texture crisp rather than heavy. Curves are smooth and slightly taut, with generally open apertures and counters that maintain clarity at text sizes. The uppercase has a sturdy, traditional rhythm, while the lowercase stays neat and compact with restrained extenders and a clear two-storey “g.” Numerals follow the same upright, bookish tone with clean, stable forms.
Well-suited to book interiors, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine typography where a compact serif texture is desirable. It can also serve for headlines and subheads that need a classic voice without excessive ornament, and for academic or institutional materials that benefit from a formal, established tone.
The overall tone is traditional and serious, evoking book typography and editorial settings. Its flared endings add a quiet elegance that feels established and trustworthy rather than ornate or calligraphic.
The likely intention is a space-efficient, traditionally rooted serif that balances legibility with a refined, slightly flared finish. It aims to provide a dependable reading texture with enough personality in the terminals and serifs to stand out subtly in editorial use.
The design reads well in continuous text due to its consistent vertical stress and even internal spacing, producing a firm, slightly condensed color on the page. Rounded letters (like O and C) feel carefully controlled, while diagonals (V, W, X) remain sharp and deliberate, reinforcing the composed, print-oriented character.