Serif Normal Onfe 3 is a bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book text, posters, branding, traditional, stately, bookish, formal, authority, readability, classic tone, display emphasis, editorial voice, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, ball terminals, large apertures, open counters.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and broad, confident proportions. Serifs are bracketed and slightly flared, giving joins a sculpted, ink-trap-free feel rather than a sharp mechanistic finish. Round letters show open counters and generous curves, while verticals read steady and dominant; many strokes end in subtly rounded or ball-like terminals that soften the otherwise assertive silhouette. Overall spacing looks comfortable for text, with a strong, dark typographic color and clear differentiation between stems, bowls, and crossbars.
Well suited to editorial layouts where a strong serif voice is desired—magazine headlines, section openers, and pull quotes. The substantial color and wide proportions also make it effective for display settings like posters and classic brand marks, while the traditional detailing can carry longer-form book or essay typography when set with appropriate leading and measure.
The tone is classic and authoritative, with a distinctly editorial, bookish presence. Its wide stance and emphatic contrast lend a dignified, slightly theatrical flavor—confident and traditional rather than minimal or contemporary.
Likely intended as a conventional text serif pushed toward a more declarative, display-capable personality. The combination of strong contrast, generous width, and softened serif transitions suggests a goal of delivering authority and readability with a refined, classic finish.
The design balances crisp contrast with softened finishing details (bracketing and rounded terminals), which helps maintain warmth in large sizes while still feeling formal. Numerals and capitals appear built to match the same sturdy color, supporting emphatic headings and pull quotes.