Serif Flared Pesa 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice, 'Harmonique' by Monotype, 'Meutas' by Trustha, and 'Multi' by Type-Ø-Tones (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, mastheads, assertive, retro, editorial, friendly, sturdy, impact, readability, nostalgia, authority, flared, bracketed, rounded, bulky, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, compact serif with gently flared stroke endings and small, bracket-like serifs that read more as widened terminals than sharp wedges. Strokes stay largely even in thickness, with broad bowls and counters, rounded joins, and a slightly squarish, poster-like construction in curves. The lowercase is chunky and tightly fit, with short-to-moderate ascenders/descenders and sturdy verticals; details like the ear on “g” and the footed “r” add a traditional serif rhythm. Numerals are bold and blocky, with closed, generous interior spaces and clear silhouettes that hold up at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of text where a strong typographic voice is needed—editorial titles, posters, mastheads, and brand marks. It can also work for packaging and signage where bold readability and a classic-but-friendly serif presence are desirable.
The overall tone is confident and attention-grabbing, balancing a classic serif heritage with a bold, contemporary mass. Its rounded heft and softened terminals create an approachable, slightly nostalgic voice—more headline punch than formal refinement.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a serif that feels traditional yet modernized through broad shapes, softened details, and flared terminals. It prioritizes solid silhouettes and dense typographic color for display-driven communication.
Spacing appears intentionally tight and dense, producing strong word shapes and high color on the page. The flaring at terminals and subtle notches in joins give the letterforms a carved/inked feel, helping prevent counters from collapsing in heavy settings.