Serif Flared Gume 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Flaco' by Letter Edit, 'NuOrder' by The Northern Block, and 'Adelle Sans' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, book covers, vintage, dramatic, bookish, assertive, impact, heritage, expressiveness, emphasis, distinctiveness, flared, calligraphic, bracketed, beaked, ink-trap feel.
A right-leaning serif with robust, low-contrast strokes and distinctly flared terminals. The serifs are wedge-like and often beaked, giving corners a sharpened, carved look while keeping overall color dark and even. Curves are broad and slightly squarish in places, with tight inner counters and occasional spur-like details that add texture at joins. Capitals feel compact and weighty; the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with a moderately tall presence and lively entry/exit shapes that read as subtly calligraphic rather than strictly geometric.
Best suited to short-to-medium text at larger sizes where the flared terminals and sharpened details can be appreciated—magazine headlines, pull quotes, book and album covers, event posters, and brand or packaging work that wants a classic-yet-punchy serif presence.
The font projects a vintage, print-forward tone—confident and slightly theatrical, like a modern take on old editorial or poster lettering. Its flared endings and energetic italic slant add motion and emphasis, creating a persuasive, headline-ready voice that still feels literary.
The design appears aimed at combining the authority of a traditional serif with the energy of an italic, using flared stroke endings and beaked serifs to create a distinctive, high-impact texture for display typography.
Round letters (like O/C/G) show controlled, sturdy bowls, while diagonals and joins (in K, V, W, X) emphasize sharp wedges and pointed terminals. Numerals are bold and display-oriented, with the same flared finish, making them visually consistent in mixed settings with caps.