Serif Flared Afse 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, posters, refined, classic, dramatic, luxury tone, editorial impact, classic revival, display clarity, sharp serifs, bracketed serifs, tapered strokes, calligraphic, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharply cut, bracketed serifs. Stems and joins often swell slightly before finishing, creating subtly flared terminals and a sculpted, ink-trap-free look. The capitals are tall and stately with crisp triangular details (notably in A, V, W, and Y), while the lowercase shows compact, sturdy bowls and a traditional two-storey a and g. Curves are smooth and full, counters are moderately open, and the overall rhythm feels formal and tightly controlled with lively diagonals and pointed apexes.
Best suited to headlines, magazine and newspaper-style display typography, brand marks and logotypes, and promotional materials where crisp contrast can shine. It also works for short pull quotes and titling, while longer passages benefit from generous size and spacing to preserve clarity.
The font conveys an editorial, upscale tone—confident, composed, and a little theatrical. Its sharp finishing and strong contrast add a sense of luxury and authority, evoking fashion publishing and classic book typography rather than casual or utilitarian settings.
Likely intended to deliver a contemporary take on classic high-contrast serif typography, emphasizing sharp serif carving and slightly flared stroke endings for a premium, attention-commanding presence in display and editorial use.
In text, the heavy contrast and pointed details create strong word shapes and a distinctly display-leaning color, especially at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same sculpted, high-contrast logic, reading as elegant and headline-friendly rather than neutral.