Serif Flared Fake 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AC Texto Pro' by Antoine Crama; 'Benton Sans', 'Benton Sans Pro', and 'Benton Sans Std' by Font Bureau; 'EFCO Osbert' by Ilham Herry; 'Alergia Grotesk' by Machalski; 'Ponta Text' by Outras Fontes; and 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, brand marks, classic, stately, scholarly, traditional, heritage tone, print authority, distinctive text, display impact, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, tapered strokes, ball terminals, ink-trap feel.
A sturdy serif with pronounced, bracketed serifs and subtly flared stroke endings that give the joins and terminals a carved, slightly calligraphic finish. Strokes show gentle tapering rather than abrupt modulation, and the overall color is dense and even, supporting strong word shapes at display and text sizes. Counters are compact but clear, with rounded bowls and confident curves; the lowercase shows a two-storey “a” and “g,” and several letters feature small ball terminals that add warmth. Numerals are solid and upright with traditional proportions, matching the text weight and rhythm.
Well suited to editorial headlines, subheads, and book-cover typography where a traditional serif voice and strong typographic presence are desired. It should also work for posters and identity applications that benefit from a classic, institutional feel.
The overall tone is authoritative and bookish, suggesting heritage publishing and institutional credibility. The flared details and tapered joins add a touch of craft and formality, keeping it from feeling purely mechanical or modern.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif reading rhythm with added character from flared terminals and tapered joins, balancing robustness with subtle calligraphic nuance for expressive, confident typography.
Spacing appears comfortably generous for a heavy serif, producing stable lines in the sample paragraph. The design favors strong verticals and crisp serifs, with enough softness in curves and terminals to avoid a brittle, high-contrast look.