Serif Normal Ohlin 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, packaging, posters, bookish, friendly, traditional, warm, robust, readability, warmth, classic tone, print texture, editorial voice, bracketed, calligraphic, ink-trap feel, rounded terminals, oldstyle figures vibe.
This typeface is a sturdy serif with bracketed serifs and softly flared terminals that give the strokes a slightly calligraphic, inked quality. Curves are full and rounded, with a gentle taper into serifs rather than abrupt slab-like endings, creating a comfortable rhythm in text. The lowercase shows compact bowls and a moderate, readable x-height, while ascenders and descenders are proportioned for continuous reading. Numerals and capitals share the same solid, slightly softened construction, with subtle irregularity in stroke joins that suggests an intentionally traditional, print-oriented drawing.
It suits editorial typography such as books, essays, and magazines where a traditional serif voice and strong page color are desirable. The weight and rounded serif treatment also make it effective for headings, pull quotes, packaging copy, and poster text that needs a classic yet inviting feel.
The overall tone is classic and approachable—more warm and storybook than formal or austere. Its softened serifs and rounded joins add a friendly, human presence that feels at home in editorial and literary contexts.
The design appears intended to modernize a conventional text serif by adding sturdy proportions and softened, ink-like details, balancing readability with a distinctive, personable texture.
Spacing appears generous enough for paragraph setting, and the heavier color gives lines a confident, high-impact texture. The shapes maintain a consistent serif treatment across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, supporting a cohesive page color in longer passages.