Serif Other Hasa 3 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, mastheads, packaging, dramatic, editorial, vintage, theatrical, formal, display impact, brand character, vintage flavor, editorial voice, flared, engraved, beaked, crisp, calligraphic.
This serif face features strong thick–thin modulation with sharply tapered joins and flared, wedge-like serifs that often end in pointed “beaks.” Strokes feel chiseled and slightly calligraphic, with narrow counters and a tight overall rhythm that heightens contrast in text. The lowercase shows compact proportions and crisp terminals (notably on a, c, e, and s), while the capitals are tall and commanding with sculpted curves and pronounced vertical stress. Numerals follow the same carved logic, mixing sturdy stems with fine hairlines for a display-forward texture.
Best suited to display roles such as headlines, magazine or newspaper-style mastheads, posters, and book-cover titling where its contrast and sharp serifs can read as intentional character. It can also work for short pull quotes or branding phrases when set with generous size and spacing.
The overall tone is dramatic and slightly eccentric, evoking engraved signage, vintage editorial titling, and theatrical poster typography. Its sharp terminals and high-contrast rhythm create a sense of tension and sophistication, leaning more expressive than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, attention-holding serif voice with an engraved, high-drama silhouette. Its flared serifs and razor-thin hairlines prioritize personality and impact over neutrality, aiming for distinctive titling and statement typography.
In longer lines the sparkling hairlines and tight internal spaces produce an energetic texture that favors larger settings. Distinctive letterform quirks—like the beaked terminals and sculpted curves—give the face a recognizable personality even at a glance.