Serif Flared Bema 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, branding, refined, classic, literary, dramatic, premium tone, editorial clarity, classic modernity, display emphasis, sharp serifs, tapered joints, calligraphic, crisp, elegant.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, finely cut terminals and flared transitions where stems broaden into wedge-like endings. Curves are smooth and taut, with a distinctly vertical rhythm and clear thick–thin modulation. The capitals feel formal and carefully proportioned, while the lowercase shows a comparatively generous x-height and compact bowls that keep word shapes steady. Numerals follow the same sharp, polished logic, with open counters and clean, pointed finishing strokes.
Well suited to editorial display and titling—magazine headlines, book covers, and brand wordmarks where contrast and sharp finishing strokes can shine. It also holds together in larger text settings, especially for pull quotes or short passages where a refined, premium texture is desired.
The overall tone is refined and editorial, projecting a cultured, literary confidence. Its sharpness and pronounced contrast add a subtle drama that reads as premium and fashion-adjacent without becoming ornamental. It feels traditional at a glance, but the flared details give it a contemporary edge.
The design appears intended to blend classic serif authority with a more sculpted, contemporary finish, using flared stroke endings and strong contrast to create an upscale, attention-holding texture. It aims to remain readable while delivering a distinctive, polished personality for editorial and brand-forward typography.
Spacing appears balanced and controlled, supporting clean text color in the sample paragraph while still allowing individual letterforms to show distinctive tapered joins and pointed serifs. The design maintains consistency across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, with a consistent sense of crispness in corners and terminals.