Serif Normal Midol 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Editor Condensed' by Indian Type Foundry and 'Apud', 'Mafra Condensed', and 'Mafra Deck Condensed' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, magazines, newspapers, headlines, academic, formal, authoritative, classic, editorial, traditional, text setting, editorial tone, classic authority, print tradition, bracketed, sharp serifs, sturdy, crisp, oldstyle figures.
A sturdy serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed wedge serifs. Capitals are wide and stately with sharp terminals and clear, open counters, while the lowercase shows a traditional book-face rhythm with moderate ascenders and descenders and a compact, slightly calligraphic feel in curves like a, g, and e. Stroke joins are firm and angular in places (notably on diagonals and arms), and spacing reads even and text-forward, producing a dark, confident color in paragraphs. Numerals appear oldstyle with varied heights and extenders, matching the text texture rather than forming a uniform lining set.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as books, magazines, and newspaper-style layouts where a firm, traditional serif texture is desired. It can also serve confidently in headings, pull quotes, and institutional materials that benefit from a classic, authoritative tone.
The overall tone is classic and serious, with an editorial gravitas that feels suited to established institutions and long-form reading. Its high-contrast structure and sharp serifs convey confidence and tradition without looking ornamental.
The font appears designed as a conventional text serif aimed at producing a strong, readable page color with a traditional, print-oriented personality. Its pronounced contrast, bracketed serifs, and oldstyle numerals suggest an intent to blend classic literary proportions with confident headline presence when set large.
The design maintains a consistent vertical stress and a strong baseline presence, with clear differentiation between similar forms (e.g., I vs. J, O vs. Q). The ampersand and punctuation shown in the sample text inherit the same sharp, formal detailing, keeping the typographic voice coherent across mixed content.