Serif Normal Ohgaw 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artusi' and 'Bogart' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, long-form text, academic, classic, bookish, traditional, authoritative, formal, readability, tradition, text setting, editorial tone, print utility, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, ball terminals, soft joins, moderate stress.
This typeface is a conventional serif with bracketed, gently flared serifs and softly cupped terminals that keep the forms from feeling rigid. Strokes show moderate thick–thin modulation, with rounded transitions at joins and a generally smooth, print-like rhythm. Capitals are sturdy and evenly proportioned, while the lowercase has a familiar text-face structure with a two-storey “a,” compact “e,” and a ball-terminal feel in places (notably on forms like “f” and “y”). The figures appear oldstyle, with varied heights and descenders that integrate naturally into running text.
It suits extended reading in books, reports, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture is preferred. It can also work for headings and pull quotes when a traditional, trustworthy tone is desired, especially when paired with ample leading and margins.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, suggesting editorial seriousness and a traditional reading experience. Its restrained contrast and softened detailing lend it a calm, established voice rather than a sharp or fashionable one.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: comfortable in paragraphs, conservative in detailing, and shaped to deliver an even typographic color on the page.
The design leans toward comfortable text color with clear counters and measured spacing, favoring continuity across words over display-level quirks. Curved letters (like C, O, and S) keep a steady, rounded geometry, and the capitals maintain a dignified, slightly weighty presence without becoming ornate.