Serif Normal Ohdal 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'AntiQuasi' by Letterhead Studio-YG, 'Calicanto' by Sudtipos, 'Foundry Form Serif' by The Foundry, and 'Noam Text' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, institutional, authoritative, traditional, stately, academic, authority, readability, heritage, impact, bracketed, ball terminals, open counters, sturdy, high-ink.
A robust text serif with pronounced bracketed serifs, generous curves, and a confident, high-ink silhouette. Strokes are relatively even with moderate contrast, and the letterforms favor broad proportions with open counters and clear internal space. Terminals often resolve into soft, rounded details (notably in C, G, S, and several lowercase forms), and the serifs read more sculpted than sharp, giving the face a weighty, stable rhythm. The numerals follow the same sturdy, slightly rounded serif language, keeping color and spacing consistent in continuous text.
This font is well-suited to headlines and subheads where a strong, traditional serif presence is desired, as well as editorial layouts, book covers, and formal communications. Its weight and broad proportions help it carry impact in posters and title treatments while retaining a conventional text-serif feel.
The overall tone feels classic and institutional—serious, dependable, and suited to established editorial voices. Its rounded finishing details add a touch of warmth, but the dominant impression remains formal and authoritative.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif reading of authority and permanence, with softened terminals and bracketed serifs to keep the texture approachable and cohesive in longer settings.
In the sample text, the font maintains a dark, even typographic color and holds together well at display sizes, with clear word shapes and sturdy joins. The design leans toward traditional book typography cues while keeping edges slightly softened rather than razor-crisp.