Serif Flared Lyvo 3 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titles, posters, branding, classic, formal, assertive, literary, authority, elegance, display impact, classic revival, editorial voice, bracketed, flared, wedge serif, calligraphic, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with flared, wedge-like terminals and softly bracketed joins that give stems a sculpted, chiseled feel. Curves are generous and round, while verticals dominate, producing a steady, upright rhythm. Serifs tend to taper into pointed or beaked ends rather than flat slabs, and stroke modulation is pronounced, especially in bowls and diagonals. The lowercase shows compact, sturdy forms with clear differentiation between characters, and the numerals follow the same strong contrast and tapered finishing.
Well suited to headlines and subheads where its contrast and tapered terminals can read crisply, as well as book covers, magazine layouts, and nameplates that benefit from a classic, formal voice. It can also work for short-to-medium passages when generous size and spacing are available, especially in print-oriented, literary, or institutional contexts.
The overall tone is authoritative and traditional, with an editorial polish that reads as confident and slightly dramatic. Its flared terminals and sharp tapering add a ceremonial, literary character—more refined than utilitarian, with a hint of vintage print culture.
The design appears intended to blend classical serif structure with flared, calligraphic finishing—delivering a strong, elegant presence that feels rooted in traditional typography while adding sharper, more expressive terminals for display impact.
At text sizes the strong contrast and tapered details create lively texture and pronounced word shapes, while at larger sizes the flared terminals and beaked serifs become the main personality drivers. The design favors clear, weighty silhouettes and a deliberate, stately cadence rather than a neutral, invisible feel.