Serif Flared Toma 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, mastheads, sturdy, vintage, authoritative, friendly, editorial, impact, heritage, readability, branding, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, soft curves, large counters, rounded joins.
A heavy, low-contrast serif with broad proportions and pronounced, bracketed serifs that often flare smoothly out of the main strokes. Curves are generously rounded and counters are large, giving the letters a roomy, open feel despite the weight. The stroke modulation stays subtle, with tapered or slightly pinched joins and gently swelling terminals that add a carved, sculptural rhythm. Overall spacing appears comfortable and the forms read cleanly at display sizes, with a consistent, robust texture across upper- and lowercase and numerals.
Best suited to display typography where its weight, broad shapes, and flared finishing can be appreciated—headlines, posters, mastheads, book covers, and packaging. It can also work for short pull quotes or section headers where a bold serif voice is desired without high-contrast delicacy.
The tone is confident and old-fashioned in a warm, workmanlike way—more approachable than formal, with a classic print-shop or headline sensibility. Its flared details and broad stance give it an emphatic, poster-ready presence that feels dependable and slightly nostalgic.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, legible display serif with a distinctive flared finish—combining classic serif structure with softly sculpted terminals for a recognizable, headline-forward personality.
Distinctive flaring is especially apparent in diagonals and curved strokes, which creates a subtle calligraphic echo without becoming script-like. The numerals share the same sturdy, rounded construction, supporting a cohesive look in mixed alphanumeric settings.