Serif Normal Olmud 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Capita' and 'Cassia' by Hoftype, 'ITC Legacy Square Serif' by ITC, and 'Basco Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newspapers, headlines, traditional, authoritative, scholarly, literary, readability, authority, print clarity, editorial tone, bracketed, robust, high-ink, rounded, ball terminals.
A robust text serif with generous, slightly rounded forms and clearly bracketed serifs that soften transitions into the stems. Strokes read as solid and confident, with moderate modulation and a steady baseline rhythm that holds together well in paragraphs. Counters are open and the letterfit feels comfortable rather than tight, supporting a calm, even texture. Details like rounded terminals and subtly bulbous joins add warmth while keeping the overall construction conventional and highly legible.
Well-suited to book interiors, long-form reading, and editorial layouts where a strong, dependable serif texture is desired. It can also serve effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and deck copy where you want classic authority with good presence on the page.
The face conveys a classic, editorial tone—confident and established rather than flashy. Its sturdy weight and traditional serif cues suggest seriousness and trust, with just enough softness in the curves to keep it approachable.
Likely designed as a conventional reading serif that prioritizes clarity, consistency, and a strong printed voice, with softened details to keep dense text from feeling harsh or overly formal.
Capitals have a stately presence and the numerals share the same sturdy, print-oriented color, making mixed text and figures feel cohesive. The lowercase shows friendly, slightly rounded shapes that help prevent a brittle look at larger sizes while maintaining a clear text face character.