Serif Flared Habiz 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Campan' by Hoftype and 'Beaufort' by Shinntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, confident, editorial, vintage, sporty, dynamic, impact, heritage tone, motion, display emphasis, warmth, flared, bracketed, calligraphic, ink-trap-like, soft terminals.
A heavy, forward-leaning serif with flared, bracketed stroke endings and a distinctly calligraphic construction. Strokes show gentle modulation and swelling through joins, with rounded counters and soft, slightly tapered terminals that keep the texture lively rather than rigid. The capitals are broad and weighty with pronounced curves (notably in C, G, O, Q) and wedge-like serifs; the lowercase maintains a steady, readable rhythm with compact apertures and a firm baseline. Numerals are similarly robust, with smooth curves and angled stress that matches the italic flow.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium display text where its bold, italic energy and flared serifs can read clearly. It works well for editorial titles, posters, packaging, and branding that wants a classic-but-punchy voice, and can also serve as an emphatic companion style within a broader typographic system.
The font projects a confident, energetic tone that feels both classic and display-driven. Its italic slant and flared detailing evoke vintage editorial typography and old-school sport or poster lettering, giving text a sense of motion and authority. The overall color is dark and assertive, suited to attention-grabbing statements.
The design appears intended to merge a traditional serif foundation with an italic, calligraphic drive, using flared endings and controlled modulation to add warmth and momentum. It prioritizes impact and personality while maintaining recognizable, readable letterforms for prominent text settings.
In continuous text, the weight and slant create a dense, emphatic texture, while the rounded shaping prevents it from feeling harsh. The flaring at stroke ends adds warmth and a handcrafted feel, especially noticeable in diagonals and curved letters, where the swelling reinforces the italic momentum.