Serif Normal Ogbor 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dutch 801' by Bitstream and 'Lido STF' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book covers, editorial, headlines, posters, packaging, classic, formal, vintage, literary, print texture, heritage tone, editorial voice, display impact, bracketed, scotch-like, ink-trap, texty, robust.
This serif shows a sturdy, oldstyle-inspired construction with pronounced bracketing into the serifs and lively modulation. Strokes are high-contrast but not fragile, with rounded joins and subtly swollen curves that give counters a slightly teardrop feel in places. Terminals tend toward soft, ball-like or tapered endings (notably in lowercase), while caps keep a more stately, vertical posture. The texture is punctuated by deliberate roughened cut-ins or notches within strokes—especially visible in bowls and verticals—creating a subtly distressed, printed look without collapsing the letterforms.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, book and magazine work, and brand applications that benefit from a classic serif voice with a lightly distressed texture. It can add character to posters and packaging where the tactile, printed effect is desirable, while remaining structured enough for short-form text and subheads.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with an editorial seriousness tempered by a tactile, slightly aged character. It evokes ink-on-paper impressions and heritage publishing, reading as confident and established rather than sleek or clinical.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, readable serif foundation while adding a distinctive, ink-worn texture that suggests vintage printing and materiality. It aims for a balance between authority and warmth, offering familiar proportions and details with an extra layer of character for display use.
Capital proportions feel generous and slightly condensed in rhythm, with clear, strong silhouettes for display lines. Lowercase forms maintain a conventional, readable structure, while the distinctive internal nicks add personality that becomes more apparent at larger sizes and in all-caps settings. Numerals follow the same robust, serifed style and carry the same textured interruptions, helping maintain consistency in mixed alphanumeric work.