Serif Normal Oldis 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, traditional, text readability, editorial utility, classic tone, document work, bracketed, transitional, crisp, balanced, bookish.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and a steady, even rhythm across text. Capitals are sturdy and proportioned with clear vertical stress, while lowercase forms stay compact and readable with rounded bowls and neatly finished terminals. Curves are smoothly drawn and counters are generous, giving paragraphs a clean texture without looking overly delicate. Numerals align with the same traditional proportions, with clear differentiation and restrained detailing.
Works well for long-form reading such as book interiors, essays, and magazine articles, where steady rhythm and familiar serif cues support comfort and comprehension. It also fits institutional and business documents—reports, policies, and academic material—where a traditional, authoritative texture is desirable.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting reliability and restraint rather than personality-driven flair. It reads as formal and editorial, suited to contexts that benefit from an established, traditional voice.
Likely designed to provide a dependable, general-purpose text serif with traditional proportions and a restrained, classical finish. The emphasis appears to be on legibility and a familiar editorial color rather than distinctive display styling.
Serifs are neither hairline-thin nor blocky, keeping the design comfortable at text sizes while still providing a crisp, print-like finish. The letterforms maintain consistent color in continuous reading, suggesting an emphasis on clarity and conventional typographic manners.