Serif Flared Hanuf 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Formata' and 'Formata W1G' by Berthold, 'Glober' by Fontfabric, 'Ponta Text' by Outras Fontes, and 'Plau Redonda' by Plau (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, energetic, sporty, retro, confident, assertive, impact, momentum, display emphasis, brand character, flared, swashy, rounded, compact, punchy.
A heavy, slanted display face with compact proportions and a lively, forward-driving rhythm. Strokes end in pronounced flares that read like soft wedge serifs, giving terminals a sculpted, tapered finish rather than flat cuts. Curves are full and rounded (notably in O/C/G and the bowls of b/p), while joins and diagonals stay crisp, creating a strong black silhouette. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are somewhat narrowed, emphasizing density and impact. Numerals follow the same bold, rounded construction with angled stress and robust, graphic shapes.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, storefront or event graphics, and sports-oriented branding. It also works well on packaging and label designs where strong silhouettes and an energetic italic profile help type hold up against busy layouts.
The overall tone is bold and kinetic, with a sporty, poster-like swagger. Its flared endings and italic stance evoke retro advertising and athletic branding, delivering an extroverted, attention-grabbing voice that feels confident and slightly playful.
The design appears intended to combine the authority of a very heavy italic with expressive, flared terminals that add personality and a crafted, vintage-leaning finish. It prioritizes bold presence and momentum over neutrality, aiming for immediate visual emphasis in display typography.
Uppercase forms are sturdy and simplified with minimal interior delicacy, while the lowercase shows more character through rounded bowls and slightly varied stroke shaping. The italic angle is consistent across letters and figures, helping text feel cohesive and fast-moving at larger sizes.