Serif Normal Olnaz 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, bookish, formal, literary, traditional, readability, tradition, editorial tone, text work, authority, bracketed, oldstyle, readable, robust, high-contrast.
A conventional serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and gently tapered strokes. The letterforms show moderate stroke contrast and a calm, upright stance, with slightly rounded joins and softened terminals that keep the texture even in paragraphs. Uppercase shapes are broad and steady, while the lowercase has a traditional rhythm with clear bowls, compact apertures, and a distinct two-storey “a.” Numerals are proportional and weight-matched to the text, with classic curved forms and stable baseline presence.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also serve effectively for reports, academic documents, and straightforward headings that benefit from a traditional, authoritative voice.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, evoking familiar editorial typography. It feels formal without being ornate, projecting authority and clarity rather than display-driven personality.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif: familiar proportions, restrained contrast, and bracketed serifs aimed at producing an even typographic color and reliable readability across paragraphs and headings.
In text, the font builds a dense but comfortable color, with serifs that help guide horizontal flow and improve word-shape recognition. The capitals read strongly for headings, while the lowercase maintains a consistent cadence suitable for sustained reading.