Serif Normal Obloy 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary, magazines, invitations, classic, formal, refined, authoritative, text readability, editorial tone, classic elegance, formal voice, bracketed serifs, crisp, calligraphic, sculpted, oldstyle figures.
This serif typeface shows sharp, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation with tapered joins and crisp terminals. Capitals are stately and moderately wide, with elegant curves on C/G/O and a classical, slightly calligraphic flow in diagonal forms like K, V, W, and Y. The lowercase has compact bowls and a steady rhythm, with clear, wedge-like finishing strokes on letters such as a, c, e, and s; ascenders are firm and the overall texture reads smooth and even in paragraphs. Numerals appear oldstyle (text figures), with varying heights and extenders that blend naturally into running text rather than standing as uniform lining figures.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and essays, as well as editorial design where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also serve in formal communications—programs, certificates, and invitations—where its crisp contrast and refined details help convey gravitas.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, projecting a bookish confidence and a sense of editorial polish. Its high-contrast detailing and sharp serifs add a touch of ceremony, making the voice feel established and authoritative rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, highly polished reading serif with classical proportions and a refined, high-contrast finish, balancing elegance with the steady cadence needed for continuous text.
In the sample text, the face maintains clarity and consistent color at larger text sizes, while the thin hairlines and pointed terminals remain visually prominent. Curved letters and the Q’s distinctive tail contribute to a classical, engraved feel without becoming overly ornamental.