Serif Flared Ipgas 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a high-contrast italic serif with a distinctly calligraphic construction. Strokes taper and swell with a pronounced diagonal stress, and terminals often finish in sharp, wedge-like points. Serifs are delicate and bracketing is evident where stems transition into flared endings, giving the letters a sculpted, chiseled feel rather than flat slabs. Uppercase forms are narrow and dignified, while lowercase shows lively movement with angled entry strokes, compact bowls, and a moderate, readable x-height. Numerals follow the same rhythmic slant and contrast, with curved figures showing crisp hairlines and pointed terminals.
It is well suited to editorial typography where an italic voice is needed—magazine features, pull quotes, chapter openings, and elegant headlines. The sharp contrast and tapered detailing also make it a good fit for invitations, cultural programs, and refined branding accents, especially at medium to large sizes where the hairlines and terminals can be appreciated.
The overall tone is elegant and literary, carrying the formality of classic book italics with a slightly dramatic, display-ready sparkle. Its crisp hairlines and sharp terminals suggest sophistication and tradition, while the energetic slant keeps it expressive and dynamic.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional, bookish italic with pronounced calligraphic contrast and flared, sculpted endings. It aims to balance readability with expressive stroke modulation, providing a refined italic tone for both text emphasis and decorative setting.
The italic rhythm is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, with noticeable tapering in diagonals (notably in V/W/X/Y) and strongly shaped terminals that add bite at larger sizes. The texture in paragraph settings appears airy due to thin hairlines, while the heavier main strokes maintain clarity and structure.