Serif Flared Syji 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Benjamin' by Fontsmith, 'Berling Nova Sans' and 'Sinova' by Linotype, 'Accia Flare' and 'Accia Sans' by Mint Type, 'Joanna Sans Nova' by Monotype, and 'Core Sans B' and 'Core Sans BR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, packaging, classic, confident, formal, bookish, impact, readability, tradition, authority, bracketed, flared, sturdy, compact, crisp.
A sturdy serif with bracketed, subtly flared terminals and a largely uniform stroke feel. The letterforms are compact and vertical, with firm, squared-off serifs that broaden into the stems rather than forming hairline wedges. Counters are moderately closed in letters like a, e, and s, while round forms (O, Q, 8) stay full and even, giving the face a dense, authoritative color. Lowercase shows a two-storey a and g, short-to-moderate ascenders, and a fairly straight, workmanlike rhythm that reads clearly at display and text sizes.
Well suited to headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where a strong serif voice is needed, and it can anchor branding systems that want a classic, trustworthy feel. It should also perform well in short blocks of text (captions, intros, deck copy) where a compact, sturdy texture is desirable.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, with a no-nonsense solidity that suggests headlines, institutional materials, and classic print typography. Its weight and compact spacing lend it a confident, slightly emphatic presence without feeling ornate or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif impression with extra firmness and impact, using flared, bracketed serifs and compact proportions to create a bold, readable texture for print-like applications.
Serif shaping stays consistent across caps and lowercase, with a noticeable flare at stroke endings that adds warmth compared to a purely sharp, transitional cut. Numerals appear robust and lining, matching the cap height and maintaining the same dense, high-contrast-invariant color.