Serif Flared Gubi 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad', 'Myriad Bengali', and 'Myriad Devanagari' by Adobe; 'Camphor' by Monotype; 'Monsal Gothic' by The Northern Block; and 'Phoenica Std' by preussTYPE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, assertive, retro, sporty, playful, punchy, impact, motion, display, nostalgia, attention, flared, rounded, compact, bouncy, ink-trap-like.
This typeface is a heavy italic serif with flared stroke endings and softly rounded contours. The letters show a strong forward slant and a slightly bouncy baseline feel, with compact internal counters and generous, dark masses that create a dense silhouette. Stroke transitions are smooth and mostly uniform, while terminals broaden into wedge-like flares that read as small, integrated serifs rather than sharp brackets. Curves (C, G, S, O) are full and sturdy, and joins in forms like m/n and the diagonals in k/v/w maintain a consistent, sculpted thickness.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its dense weight and flared italic shapes can carry personality—headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and sports or entertainment graphics. It can also work for punchy pull quotes and signage, especially when a vintage-leaning, high-impact look is desired.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, with a distinctly retro, poster-like confidence. Its slanted, flared detailing adds motion and swagger, giving the face a sporty, headline-driven personality that feels lively rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a dynamic italic stance and distinctive flared terminals, combining serif cues with a modern, compact heaviness. It prioritizes bold presence and expressive rhythm over quiet neutrality, aiming for attention-grabbing display use.
The lowercase appears notably weighty and compact, with tight apertures in letters like a/e/s that boost impact at display sizes. Numerals follow the same chunky, italicized construction, keeping color and rhythm consistent across mixed alphanumeric settings.