Serif Normal Obris 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, publishing, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, versatility, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, open counters, bookish.
This serif shows a traditional text-face structure with bracketed serifs and gently modulated strokes. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, with tapered terminals and clear, open counters that keep the texture readable. Proportions feel generously set with relatively wide capitals and steady spacing, while the lowercase maintains a balanced rhythm with rounded bowls and restrained joins. Numerals are oldstyle-like in spirit, blending comfortably with the surrounding text color rather than standing apart as rigid lining figures.
It performs best in paragraph settings where a familiar serif rhythm and comfortable counters support sustained reading. The wide, composed capitals also suit headings, pull quotes, and titling in editorial layouts when a traditional tone is desired.
Overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting a composed, editorial voice. The detailing reads refined rather than ornate, giving it a dependable, cultivated feel suited to serious or traditional subject matter.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable serif for general-purpose typesetting—aiming for a timeless page texture, clear word shapes, and restrained character that fits a broad range of editorial contexts.
The italic is not shown; the sample indicates the design is optimized for continuous reading, with a consistent baseline and a stable, even typographic color across lines. The capitals have a stately presence, while lowercase forms stay pragmatic and legible, supporting longer passages without looking mechanical.