Serif Normal Ollah 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, bookish, formal, literary, old-style, text reading, classic tone, space economy, editorial utility, bracketed, calligraphic, ink-trap, compact, crisp.
This serif design shows compact proportions with a steady, readable rhythm and moderate stroke modulation. Serifs are bracketed and slightly cupped, with a subtly calligraphic influence visible in the tapered joins and gently flared terminals. Curves are rounded but not soft, and counters stay fairly tight, giving the face a dense, text-forward color. Details like the angled leg of the R, the open-bowled g, and the crisp, slightly wedge-like finishing on many strokes reinforce a traditional, printed-page character.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also fits academic, legal, and institutional materials, and works effectively for headings and subheads when a compact, classic tone is needed.
The overall tone feels classical and literary, evoking traditional book typography and editorial settings. Its compactness and crisp finishing add a slightly authoritative, archival voice without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a compact footprint and a familiar, historically rooted structure. Its moderate contrast and bracketed serifs aim to balance clarity with a distinctly traditional print feel.
The numerals and capitals keep a restrained, conventional structure, while small, distinctive touches—such as the ear and tail treatments on letters like g, y, and Q—add personality. Spacing in the sample text reads even and consistent, supporting continuous reading while maintaining a slightly condensed, economical texture.