Serif Flared Pofa 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra, 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice, 'Modica' by Monotype, 'Neue Reman Sans' by Propertype, 'Helios Antique' by W Type Foundry, and 'Eastman' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial display, confident, retro, friendly, punchy, playful, display impact, retro flavor, brand voice, crafted texture, flared terminals, soft joins, rounded counters, bracketed feel, ink-trap-like cuts.
A heavy display serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters, built on sturdy verticals and gently swelling strokes that flare into wedge-like terminals. Serifs are short and integrated, creating a carved, bracketed feel rather than sharp hairline endings, and curves are full with smooth, continuous joins. Several glyphs show distinctive cut-ins and notches (notably in rounded letters and numerals), adding texture while keeping the overall rhythm solid and blocky. The lowercase has a robust, compact presence with round dots and strong, simplified forms that read clearly at large sizes.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short blocks of text where its heavy color and flared details can be appreciated. It works well for branding and packaging that wants a retro-leaning, crafted voice, and for editorial display settings such as pull quotes, section openers, and cover typography.
The overall tone is bold and assured with a warm, slightly nostalgic character. Its flared endings and sculpted shapes suggest a handcrafted or engraved sensibility, while the rounded geometry keeps it approachable. The result feels attention-grabbing and upbeat, suited to expressive, personality-forward typography.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a sculpted serif flavor—combining broad, weighty forms with flared terminals and subtle cut-in details to create a memorable, display-focused texture. Its shapes prioritize recognizability and personality over neutrality, aiming for strong presence in promotional and identity work.
The design favors strong silhouettes and chunky spacing, with details that become more apparent as size increases. Numerals and rounded capitals carry the same sculpted, notched treatment, helping headlines maintain a consistent, distinctive texture across mixed-case and numeric settings.