Serif Flared Abbih 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Costaline' by Mega Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine type, book jackets, branding, posters, elegant, editorial, refined, formal, dramatic, editorial luxury, headline impact, classic refinement, sharp serifs, hairline stress, crisp, stately, high fashion.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with crisp, finely tapered hairlines and strong vertical emphasis. The capitals show sharp wedge-like terminals and neatly cut serifs, while curves transition quickly from thick to thin, creating a bright, glossy rhythm on the page. Lowercase forms are compact and upright with relatively small, precise details (notably in e, a, and s), and the overall spacing feels balanced for continuous setting. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with pointed finishing strokes and clear figure shapes that read well at display sizes.
It performs best in headlines, pull quotes, and other editorial display contexts where high contrast and fine detailing can be appreciated. It also suits branding and packaging that benefits from a premium, classic-leaning voice, and can work for short passages in print-oriented layouts when set with comfortable size and leading.
The overall tone is polished and cultivated, with a distinctly editorial and fashion-forward presence. Its dramatic contrast and razor-clean finishing convey confidence and luxury rather than warmth or casualness.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-end serif impression through dramatic stroke contrast and sharply finished terminals, balancing classical letter structure with a cleaner, more contemporary polish for editorial and brand applications.
Round letters like O and Q show pronounced thick–thin modulation, and diagonals (V, W, X, y) keep sharp joins that amplify the crisp texture. The sample text demonstrates strong headline impact and a lively, shimmering pattern in larger sizes where the hairlines can fully resolve.