Serif Flared Soma 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ricardo' by Bureau Roffa and 'Camphor' and 'Morandi' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, branding, headlines, classic, authoritative, refined, literary, readability, editorial tone, classic feel, print texture, bracketed, flared, crisp, highly legible, transitional.
A crisp serif with subtly flared stroke endings and bracketed serifs that give stems a gently sculpted, calligraphic finish without relying on high contrast. Capitals are wide and steady with open counters and clean curves; the round letters (O, C, G) feel balanced and evenly weighted. Lowercase forms are straightforward and readable, with a single-storey a and g, a compact ear on g, and a tall, clean f that projects above the x-height. Overall spacing and rhythm are even, with sharp terminals and a controlled, print-like texture in text.
Well-suited to editorial design, long-form reading, and publication typography where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also serve in refined branding and display settings—titles, pull quotes, and section heads—where crisp serifs and a confident, traditional voice help anchor the layout.
The tone is traditional and composed, projecting seriousness and editorial confidence. Its restrained detailing and clean silhouettes feel bookish and institutional rather than decorative, suggesting a calm, cultivated voice.
The design appears intended to offer a modern, highly legible serif with traditional proportions and subtly flared terminals, delivering a print-oriented texture that feels familiar while staying clean and current.
Numerals are sturdy and clear, with classic proportions and minimal gimmickry, matching the text tone. The font maintains a consistent stroke logic across straight and curved forms, producing a stable color that holds up well in paragraphs.