Serif Flared Emmy 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, brand identity, packaging, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, warm, readability, refinement, tradition, editorial voice, crafted detail, flared terminals, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, calligraphic, sculpted.
A serif typeface with subtly flared stroke endings and bracketed serifs, giving the letterforms a sculpted, slightly calligraphic feel. Strokes show moderate contrast with smooth transitions into terminals, and curves are full and rounded without becoming overly soft. The lowercase presents a traditional, readable rhythm with clear counters and steady spacing, while capitals feel stately and evenly proportioned. Numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and extenders, blending naturally with running text.
Well suited to editorial typography such as books, magazines, and long-form articles where a steady, familiar serif rhythm supports readability. It can also serve in brand identities, packaging, and invitations where a classic voice with a hint of handcrafted flair is desired. The oldstyle numerals make it especially fitting for text with frequent figures in running copy.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a composed formality that reads as trustworthy and established. Its flared detailing adds warmth and a handcrafted nuance, avoiding a purely mechanical or cold impression. The texture on the page feels confident and traditional, suitable for text that aims to sound authoritative without being rigid.
The design appears intended to combine traditional serif readability with a distinctive flared, gently calligraphic finishing, creating a refined text face that still has personality. It aims for an established, literary presence while offering enough detail in terminals and numerals to feel crafted rather than generic.
The “g” and “a” are double-storey, reinforcing a bookish, conventional text color. The “Q” has a prominent, calligraphic tail, and several lowercase terminals show gentle swelling that contributes to the font’s distinctive texture at larger sizes. The combination of traditional proportions and expressive terminals makes it comfortable in paragraphs while still offering character in display settings.