Serif Flared Egly 3 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine titles, brand marks, packaging, editorial, classic, dramatic, formal, vintage, impact, condensation, authority, tradition, distinctiveness, flared serifs, high-waist, tapered strokes, condensed, vertical stress.
A condensed serif with pronounced flared terminals and tapered strokes that thicken toward joins, creating a sculpted, chiseled feel. The letterforms are tall and tightly proportioned with compact sidebearings, giving lines a dense, vertical rhythm. Serifs are not bracketed slabs; instead they transition as subtle wedges and spur-like flares, especially noticeable on capitals and on the ends of verticals. Curves are relatively restrained and oval counters are narrow, with crisp interior cut-ins that keep shapes sharp at display sizes. Numerals follow the same tall, condensed logic, with sturdy verticals and small, controlled apertures.
Best suited to display settings where its condensed proportions and flared detailing can be appreciated—headlines, cover lines, title treatments, and punchy brand or packaging typography. It can also work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes, but the tight counters suggest avoiding very small sizes or overly long passages.
The overall tone is authoritative and theatrical—evoking traditional print typography with a slightly poster-like punch. Its narrow stance and flared endings create a sense of urgency and emphasis while still reading as formal and editorial.
Designed to deliver a classic serif voice in a space-saving, high-impact form, combining condensed proportions with flared terminals for a distinctive, engraved-like finish. The intent appears to be strong presence and period-leaning sophistication without resorting to heavy ornament.
The typeface leans on strong verticals and tight counters, which heightens contrast between stems and internal space. Capitals feel especially commanding, while lowercase maintains a steady, readable texture with compact bowls and ascenders/descenders that reinforce the vertical cadence.