Serif Flared Lyho 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, posters, classic, confident, formal, literary, editorial impact, classic authority, refined drama, premium tone, bracketed, sculpted, calligraphic, crisp, high-waisted.
A sculpted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and gently flared stroke endings that broaden into the terminals. Serifs are tapered and bracketed rather than blocky, giving strokes a carved, slightly calligraphic finish. Uppercase forms feel stately and compact with strong vertical stress, while lowercase shows crisp apertures and firm, rounded bowls; the overall rhythm is tight and well-controlled with confident spacing and clear word shapes. Numerals match the text color with bold presence and similarly flared, tapered terminals.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, and prominent editorial typography where high contrast and flared terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for short blocks of text in magazines or books when a traditional, assertive voice is desired, and for branding applications that want a classic serif with extra sculptural character.
The tone is traditional and authoritative, with an editorial seriousness that reads as established and cultured rather than playful. Its sharp modulation and flared finishing details add a refined, dramatic edge that suits premium and literary contexts.
The design appears intended to modernize a classic high-contrast serif by adding subtly flared stroke endings and tapered, bracketed serifs, producing a strong display color with a refined, print-forward feel. It aims for authority and elegance while maintaining robust letterforms that hold up in bold settings.
At display sizes the contrast and tapered serifs create a striking shimmer on the line, while the bold weight keeps counters open and prevents the text from becoming spindly. The italic is not shown, and the samples presented emphasize upright roman forms and strong headline color.