Serif Flared Toby 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate Gothic' by Bitstream, 'Copperplate EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Copperplate Gothic' by Linotype, 'Copperplate SB' and 'Copperplate SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Copper Penny' by The Fontry, 'Copperplate Gothic' by Tilde, and 'Copperplate' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, magazines, book covers, posters, bookish, authoritative, classic, warm, strong presence, readable display, classic revival, warm editorial, flared, bracketed, rounded, robust, open counters.
A sturdy serif with gently flared terminals and softly bracketed serifs that broaden into the stroke endings. The design is built on broad proportions and even stroke weight, with rounded joins and a smooth, slightly calligraphic modulation that stays subtle. Counters are open and generously shaped, curves are full, and the overall rhythm reads solid and steady in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals match the robust texture, with wide, stable forms and clear internal space.
It performs best in display-to-text sizes where a strong typographic voice is needed—editorial headlines, magazine layouts, book covers, pull quotes, and poster titling. Its even color and open counters also make it suitable for short passages, introductions, and other prominent reading contexts where a confident serif texture is desired.
The tone feels traditional and editorial—confident, established, and slightly warm rather than sharp or austere. Its broad, weighty presence suggests authority and readability, giving text a composed, bookish voice.
The likely intention is to provide a contemporary take on a classic flared-serif model: broad, sturdy letterforms with subtle calligraphic warmth, designed to deliver an authoritative presence while remaining readable and cohesive across mixed-case settings.
Uppercase forms show a classic inscriptional influence through the flaring at terminals, while lowercase maintains a consistent, sturdy texture suited to continuous reading. The ampersand and punctuation carry the same rounded, substantial character, helping paragraphs hold a uniform, dark color on the page.