Serif Normal Ohgeh 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Zine Serif Display' by FontFont, 'Kiperman' by Harbor Type, 'Askan Slim' by Hoftype, 'Orbi' and 'PT Serif Pro' by ParaType, and 'Gart Serif' by Vitaliy Gotsanyuk (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, books, headlines, posters, branding, traditional, scholarly, stately, warm, authority, readability, tradition, impact, bracketed, ball terminals, robust serifs, soft curves, oldstyle.
A robust serif with generous curves, compact counters, and strongly bracketed serifs that flare into rounded, slightly bulbous terminals. Stroke modulation is moderate, with thicker joins and a steady rhythm that keeps letterforms dense and stable on the baseline. Uppercase proportions feel classical and slightly wide in round letters, while the lowercase shows oldstyle tendencies such as a double-storey “a,” a two-storey “g,” and a pronounced, round-shouldered “r.” Numerals are heavy and traditional in construction, with rounded joins and prominent terminals that match the text weight.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book work, and institutional or cultural materials where a confident serif voice is needed. It also performs effectively in headlines, posters, and brand wordmarks that benefit from a traditional, sturdy, high-ink presence.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a warm, familiar bookish character rather than a sharp or high-fashion feel. Its rounded serifs and soft terminals add approachability while still projecting seriousness and credibility.
The font appears intended to deliver a conventional, dependable serif voice with extra heft and warmth, combining classic proportions with rounded, emphatic serif detailing for strong readability and a confident display presence.
The design reads best when allowed some breathing room: the dense color and sturdy serifs create a strong typographic presence, especially in all-caps and headline settings. Curved letters show smooth, controlled swelling, and details like the ball-like terminals and bracketing give it a distinctly classic, print-oriented flavor.