Serif Flared Hylen 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
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This is an italic serif with moderately calligraphic construction and gently flared stroke endings. Stems and diagonals show a consistent pen-like modulation, with softened joins and bracketed serifs that broaden into tapered terminals rather than abrupt cuts. The lowercase is compact and energetic, with a tall x-height and open bowls; the italic angle is clear but not extreme, creating a steady rightward flow. Capitals are slightly more formal and rounded, with smooth curves and controlled stroke contrast that keeps letterforms sturdy at display sizes.
It works well for editorial typography—book interiors, magazine features, essays, and pull-quotes—where an italic voice is needed with strong readability. The flared terminals and calligraphic rhythm also make it effective for refined branding, packaging copy, and expressive headlines that want warmth without losing polish.
The overall tone is literary and personable, combining classical editorial manners with a lively, handwritten inflection. It feels confident and cultured rather than ornate, with enough movement to read as expressive while remaining disciplined and typographic.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable, classic italic with a subtly calligraphic finish. By pairing open counters and a sturdy structure with flared endings and smooth modulation, it aims to provide an elegant, fluent tone suitable for both extended reading and distinguished display use.
Round letters (like O/C and o/e) are generously proportioned and maintain clean, open counters. Several lowercase forms lean toward a traditional italic model, giving the texture a rhythmic, slightly sweeping baseline impression that suits continuous text or prominent pull-quotes.