Serif Flared Lyse 3 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Enfluence' by Thera Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titling, posters, branding, heritage, confident, formal, literary, authority, editorial impact, classic revival, dramatic contrast, timelessness, bracketed, flared, sculpted, calligraphic, crisp.
A sculpted serif with pronounced contrast and flared, bracketed terminals that give the strokes a swelling, chiseled finish. The letterforms are compact and sturdy with broad, weighty verticals and sharp, clean joins, creating a strong black presence in text. Counters are relatively tight and the curves are smoothly tensioned, while serifs and terminals taper to crisp points rather than blunt cuts. Numerals and capitals feel assertive and slightly monumental, with a consistent, rhythm-forward texture across lines.
Well suited to display and headline settings where its crisp contrast and flared terminals can register clearly—magazine covers, opinion/editorial layouts, and book or chapter titling. It can also serve in branding where a traditional, authoritative voice is desired, especially when used at larger sizes.
The tone is classic and authoritative, with an old-style editorial flavor that reads as traditional rather than minimalist. Its sharp terminals and energetic contrast add a hint of drama, lending a confident, headline-ready voice that still feels rooted in book typography.
The design appears intended to modernize a classical serif voice by pairing traditional proportions with more forceful contrast and distinctly flared, pointed terminals. The goal seems to be a commanding, legible texture for editorial typography that also delivers a dramatic silhouette in titles.
In the sample text, the font maintains a dense, even color and strong vertical emphasis, producing a robust paragraph texture. The pointed terminals and flared endings remain distinct at display sizes, giving words a carved, emblematic silhouette.