Serif Normal Obgud 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, long-form text, branding, classic, bookish, formal, refined, text readability, classic tone, editorial voice, typographic tradition, bracketed serifs, sharp joins, crisp terminals, vertical stress, oldstyle figures.
A crisp serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed serifs throughout. The drawing favors vertical stems and clean, sharp joins, with narrow, tapered hairlines and slightly flared terminals that keep counters open at text sizes. Proportions feel traditionally bookish: capitals are sturdy and stately, while lowercase forms show moderate width variation, a two-storey “a,” a compact “e,” and a “g” with a rounded bowl and distinct ear. Numerals appear oldstyle (varying heights and alignments), reinforcing a text-oriented rhythm and a lively baseline.
Well-suited to book typography and long-form reading where a familiar, classical serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for magazines and editorial layouts, as well as branded materials that call for a refined, authoritative tone in headings and subheads.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, projecting a sense of authority and polish without becoming overly ornate. Its high-contrast sparkle and disciplined shapes suggest an editorial voice—measured, refined, and slightly formal.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that delivers a classic reading experience and a polished editorial voice. Details such as bracketed serifs and oldstyle numerals point toward traditional typography and comfortable paragraph color.
Spacing and color read even in the paragraph sample, with a steady texture and clear word shapes. The italics are not shown here, but the upright roman demonstrates a classic text-serif structure with strong serifs and controlled contrast.