Serif Normal Obkag 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, elegant, refined, literary, formal, text setting, editorial tone, classical refinement, premium feel, bracketed, hairline, high-contrast, transitional, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines and sturdy main stems, showing pronounced thick–thin modulation across both capitals and lowercase. Serifs are bracketed and neatly tapered, giving joins a carved, controlled feel rather than a blunt or slabby finish. Proportions are moderately classic with a steady x-height and generous counters; curved letters (C, G, O, S) show smooth, even stress and finely finished terminals. The lowercase includes a two-storey “a” and “g,” a compact, slightly calligraphic “f,” and a “y” with a clean descending tail, while the numerals maintain the same sharp contrast and traditional, bookish rhythm.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial typography, where its classic proportions and clear counters support comfortable reading. The strong contrast and crisp details also make it effective for magazine headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding or packaging that benefits from a traditional, premium tone.
The overall tone reads polished and authoritative, with a distinctly editorial flavor that feels at home in traditional publishing. The sharp contrast and tidy serif work lend a sense of sophistication and seriousness, while the open counters keep it from feeling overly ornate or mannered.
The design appears intended as a conventional, publication-oriented serif that balances classical letterform discipline with a clean, modern finish. Its emphasis on contrast, controlled bracketing, and stable proportions suggests a focus on producing an elegant text texture that scales gracefully into display use.
At larger sizes the fine hairlines and delicate serifs become a defining feature, creating a bright, high-end texture. In dense settings, the contrast-driven rhythm produces a strong vertical emphasis and a classic page color reminiscent of established text serifs.