Serif Normal Obbik 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, headlines, classic, formal, literary, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, print clarity, formal voice, bracketed, oldstyle, bookish, crisp, calligraphic.
A conventional serif with pronounced stroke modulation and softly bracketed wedge serifs. Capitals are stately and open, with generous sidebearings and a slightly calligraphic, oldstyle flavor in the curves and terminals. Lowercase forms show a moderate x-height, round counters, and lively joins, with a two-storey “g” and a teardrop ear, plus a curved, descending “y” and a compact, sturdy “a.” Numerals align comfortably with the text, mixing straight stems with rounded bowls and clear, tapered terminals, keeping the overall rhythm even and readable.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its modulation and bracketed serifs support comfortable word shapes. It also performs strongly in headings, pull quotes, and formal printed materials that benefit from a classic serif presence.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking printed books, newspapers, and academic settings. Its high-contrast detailing and shaped serifs add a refined, slightly historic character without becoming ornamental, giving text an authoritative, literary voice.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional text serif that balances elegance with everyday readability. Its controlled contrast and familiar proportions suggest a focus on versatile editorial typography rather than display experimentation.
Diagonal strokes (notably in V/W/X/Y) finish with sharp, tapered ends that create a crisp sparkle at larger sizes. The letterforms maintain a consistent serif logic across cases, with clean interior counters that help preserve clarity despite the contrast.