Serif Flared Fana 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EFCO Boldfrey' by Ilham Herry, 'Clearface Gothic' by Linotype, and 'LP Cervo' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, authoritative, traditional, formal, literary, gravitas, heritage tone, display clarity, editorial voice, classic refinement, flared serifs, bracketed serifs, sculpted, crisp, stately.
A sturdy serif with sculpted, flared stroke endings and clearly bracketed serifs that give stems a carved, tapering finish. The weight is solid and even, with moderate thick–thin modulation that stays controlled across caps, lowercase, and numerals. Proportions feel classic and slightly condensed in the capitals, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward rhythm and compact joins; counters are relatively tight, contributing to a dense, print-like color. Details such as the ear and terminals show deliberate shaping rather than mechanical repetition, reinforcing a crafted, traditional build.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and cover typography where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also serve for short passages in editorial layouts—pull quotes, section openers, and titling—where its dense color and sculpted terminals help maintain presence in print and on screen.
The tone is formal and authoritative, with a bookish, editorial presence that reads as established and dependable. Its flared serifs add a subtle calligraphic dignity, giving headlines a classic gravitas without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to modernize a classic serif foundation with flared, chiseled terminals that add character and authority. It aims for legibility and impact in display-driven settings while retaining the familiar structure and rhythm associated with conventional text serifs.
At display sizes the strong vertical emphasis and tight interior spaces create a confident, high-impact texture. The numerals match the letterforms with similarly flared ends and sturdy curves, supporting consistent typographic color in mixed text and titling.