Serif Flared Sowe 3 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, assertive, classic, formal, vintage, authority, tradition, impact, print flavor, display clarity, high-contrast, flared, bracketed, beaked, sharp.
A sturdy serif with compact proportions, strong vertical stress, and prominent flared terminals that broaden into wedge-like, bracketed serifs. The strokes read mostly even in weight at text sizes, but the joins and terminals introduce crisp contrast and angular accents. Curves are tightly controlled and slightly squared-off in places (notably in rounds like C, G, O, and e), giving the face a carved, poster-like solidity. Counters are moderate and the spacing feels firm and economical, creating a dense, authoritative texture in setting.
Well-suited to headlines, decks, and pull quotes where the flared terminals can register clearly, as well as book covers and editorial branding that benefits from a classic, authoritative voice. It can also work for display copy in posters or packaging when a dense, impactful typographic color is desired.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a slightly old-style, print-era seriousness. The sharp terminals and compact rhythm add a disciplined, institutional feel that can also read as vintage editorial when used large.
The design appears intended to combine traditional serif structure with pronounced flared endings for extra presence and visual bite. Its compact proportions and crisp terminals suggest a focus on strong display performance while still maintaining a readable, print-forward rhythm.
Distinctive details include the beaked top on forms like f, the strong, sculpted joins in V/W/Y, and lining numerals with a notably round 0 and compact, weighty figures. The lowercase a is single-storey, and the lowercase t has a broad, flat crossbar that reinforces the sturdy, sign-like character.