Serif Flared Egri 3 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EFCO Boldfrey' by Ilham Herry, 'JAF Bernini Sans' by Just Another Foundry, 'Franklin Gothic' by Linotype, 'Franklin Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Cadenza' by Studio K (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, mastheads, editorial display, authoritative, dramatic, heritage, editorial, poster-like, display impact, condensed emphasis, classic authority, brand presence, editorial voice, condensed, flared, wedge serif, high impact, vertical stress.
A condensed serif with tall proportions and assertive, sculpted letterforms. Strokes show clear thick–thin modeling, with stems that broaden into flared, wedge-like terminals rather than crisp bracketed serifs. Curves are tightly drawn and counters are relatively compact, giving the alphabet a dense, vertical rhythm. Uppercase forms feel stately and columnar, while lowercase retains the same compressed stance with sturdy bowls and pronounced terminal shaping; numerals match the heavy, upright presence and read as blocky and emphatic.
Best suited to display settings where impact and a strong typographic voice are needed—headlines, posters, book jackets, mastheads, and short editorial callouts. It can also work for branding wordmarks that benefit from a tall, condensed silhouette and a traditional serif tone, especially when set with generous tracking and leading.
The overall tone is bold and declarative, with a classic, engraved-influenced gravity. Its narrow stance and flared endings create a theatrical, headline-driven feel that reads as traditional yet attention-seeking, suggesting formality, certainty, and a slightly vintage editorial mood.
Likely intended as a high-impact display serif that blends classic serif cues with flared, sculptural terminals to maximize presence in a narrow width. The design prioritizes vertical rhythm and distinctive terminal shaping to stand out in titles and branding while maintaining a traditional editorial character.
The design’s strong vertical emphasis and tight internal spaces make it visually powerful at larger sizes, where the flare and modulation become key identifiers. Round letters such as O/C/G appear more oval than circular, reinforcing the condensed texture across lines of text.