Serif Flared Afde 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, posters, branding, dramatic, elegant, refined, luxury appeal, display impact, editorial clarity, modern classic, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, tapered joins, vertical stress, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with a crisp, vertical stance and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The serifs are sharp and finely bracketed, with flared, tapering stroke endings that create pointed, blade-like terminals on many letters. Capitals feel stately and sculptural, with smooth, rounded bowls and carefully controlled curves, while the lowercase is compact and sturdy with an assertive rhythm and clean, open counters. Numerals echo the same contrast and tension, mixing strong verticals with delicate hairlines for a distinctly editorial texture.
This font is well suited to headlines and subheads in magazines, fashion and beauty layouts, and premium brand systems where contrast and refinement are desirable. It can also perform in short text settings such as pull quotes, captions, or decks when given sufficient size and spacing to preserve the hairlines.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, pairing elegance with a slightly aggressive sharpness from its tapered terminals. It reads as modern-luxury and magazine-forward, with a dramatic, attention-grabbing sparkle at display sizes while remaining composed and formal.
It appears designed to deliver a contemporary, high-contrast serif voice with sharp, flared finishing—aimed at producing strong hierarchy and a luxurious, editorial presence. The overall construction prioritizes striking display impact while maintaining a disciplined, readable structure across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
The design leans on strong verticals and fine horizontals, producing a bright, shimmering texture in text. Pointed terminals and narrow hairlines add a sense of speed and precision, while rounded forms keep the look smooth rather than brittle.