Serif Normal Obgen 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, literature, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, text clarity, classic tone, editorial authority, elegant contrast, timelessness, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, teardrop terminals, calligraphic stress, crisp.
This serif face shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with a crisp, calligraphic stress and relatively compact proportions. Serifs are bracketed and wedge-like, with sharp, tapered finishing on many strokes and occasional teardrop/ball-like terminals in the lowercase. Curves are smooth and tightly drawn, with a firm vertical rhythm and slightly lively details in joins and terminals that keep the texture from feeling mechanical. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with delicate hairlines and confident, sculpted curves.
Well-suited to book interiors, long-form reading, and magazine or newspaper-style editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for cultural branding, invitations, and headings that benefit from a refined, traditional presence.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking book typography and established editorial design. Its high-contrast elegance reads as refined and formal, with a subtle old-style warmth rather than a purely modern, austere feel.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and carefully shaped terminals, aiming for a timeless, literary impression while maintaining clarity in continuous reading. Its details suggest an effort to balance readability with a polished, high-end finish.
In text, the face forms a clear, organized gray with strong verticals and bright interior spaces, while hairline serifs and thin strokes add sparkle at larger sizes. The lowercase shows a mix of sturdy stems and expressive terminals that lends character without tipping into decorative display.