Serif Flared Ahli 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A high-contrast serif with sculpted, flared terminals and distinctly bracketed serifs that soften transitions into the stems. Curves are round and full, with sharp, clean entry strokes and pointed joins that give letters a carved, slightly calligraphic feel. Proportions lean broad with generous bowls and open counters, while spacing and rhythm stay even in text. The lowercase shows a traditional construction (two-storey a and g) with compact, decisive terminals and a steady, readable texture.
Well-suited to headlines, decks, and pull quotes where contrast and sharp detailing can be appreciated, while remaining coherent enough for shorter passages in magazines, essays, and book-jacket copy. It also fits brand marks and packaging that benefit from a classic, premium voice.
The overall tone is polished and literary, pairing classical authority with a touch of theatrical contrast. Its crisp hairlines and flared finishes read as elegant and deliberate, suggesting premium, curated typography rather than casual utility.
The design appears aimed at delivering a contemporary take on a classic serif: strong contrast for impact, flared and bracketed details for warmth, and proportions that keep text flowing with a confident, editorial cadence.
In the sample text, the strong thick–thin modulation creates a lively vertical rhythm, and the flaring at stroke ends adds a subtle display-like character without sacrificing paragraph cohesion. Numerals follow the same contrast and serif treatment, matching the letterforms well for editorial settings.