Serif Flared Egra 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bordonaro Spur' and 'Bordonaro Spur Rounded' by Estudio Calderon and 'Sans Beam' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, subheads, editorial, book titles, posters, classic, formal, authoritative, literary, impact, readability, tradition, refinement, authority, flared, bracketed serifs, high-shouldered, crisp, compact.
This typeface is a compact serif with sturdy, weighty strokes and subtly flared terminals that broaden into tapered, bracket-like serifs. Curves are full and controlled, with moderate stroke modulation that stays consistent across the set, giving counters a stable, slightly condensed feel. The uppercase shows strong vertical emphasis and crisp joins, while the lowercase maintains a traditional serif structure with a rounded, readable rhythm. Overall spacing and proportions favor economy—letters sit tightly and read as dense, with clear punctuation and robust numerals.
Well-suited to headlines and subheads where a compact, high-impact serif is needed, especially in editorial layouts and book or magazine titling. It can also work for posters and promotional typography that benefits from a traditional, authoritative voice and dense texture at larger sizes.
The tone is traditional and authoritative, with an editorial seriousness that feels suited to established institutions. Its compact, weight-forward presence adds a sense of confidence and gravity, while the flared finishing details lend a refined, bookish character rather than a blunt or geometric one.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif reading experience with added emphasis and compactness, using flared terminals to provide refinement and distinctive finishing. It aims for strong typographic color and presence while retaining familiar, conventional letterform construction for broad typographic utility.
The design’s flaring at stroke ends is especially apparent on verticals and main stems, creating a subtly calligraphic imprint without becoming decorative. The numerals match the letterforms in weight and presence, supporting text with a consistent, no-nonsense color.