Serif Flared Fabo 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, packaging, heritage, authoritative, literary, stately, classic tone, strong presence, text authority, distinctive detail, bracketed, flared, teardrop terminals, crisp, compact.
A robust serif with compact proportions, sturdy verticals, and subtly swelling stroke endings that flare into bracketed, wedge-like serifs. Curves are full and controlled, with a firm baseline presence and relatively tight interior counters that emphasize density in text. Terminals frequently resolve in teardrop or ball-like shapes (notably on several lowercase forms), adding a slightly ornamental finish without becoming decorative. Numerals are heavy and stable, with broad bowls and clear silhouettes that match the weight and rhythm of the letters.
This font is well suited to editorial design, book typography, and other long-form settings where a dense, confident serif can carry strong typographic color. It also performs well for headlines, mastheads, and brand or packaging work that benefits from a traditional, premium voice and clearly shaped letterforms.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with a bookish, old-style sensibility and a faintly dramatic edge from the flared terminals. It feels formal and established—suited to contexts that want tradition, credibility, and a strong typographic voice rather than neutrality.
The design appears intended to blend classic serif structure with subtly expressive flaring and terminal detailing, creating a typeface that feels traditional yet distinctive. It aims for strong presence and legibility while offering enough character to stand out in titles and editorial layouts.
Spacing and rhythm read as steady and deliberate, producing a dark, even color in paragraphs. The lowercase shows distinct, characterful detailing in terminals and joins, while the uppercase remains stately and monument-like, supporting impactful headings.