Serif Normal Obrob 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academia, classic, bookish, formal, literary, traditional, readability, editorial tone, traditional polish, text setting, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, sharp joins, open counters, calligraphic stress.
This typeface is a conventional text serif with noticeable stroke contrast and a crisp, slightly calligraphic modulation. Serifs are bracketed and tapered, with flared terminals on several lowercase forms that give the outlines a lively, carved quality rather than a purely mechanical finish. Curves are smooth and fairly generous, counters stay open, and the overall color is clean and readable, with capitals that feel stately and well-proportioned against a straightforward lowercase. Numerals appear lining and text-like, sharing the same contrast and serif treatment for consistent rhythm in mixed text.
It suits long-form reading such as books and editorial articles, where its open counters and well-defined serifs support clarity across paragraphs. It also fits formal contexts like reports, academic materials, and institutional communications, and can scale up effectively for headlines that need a traditional serif presence.
The tone is classical and literary, suggesting printed books, editorial authority, and a composed, formal voice. Its crisp contrast and refined terminals add a touch of elegance without drifting into ornate display styling.
The design appears intended as a reliable, print-oriented text serif that balances tradition with crisp contrast, providing a familiar reading texture while adding subtle refinement through tapered serifs and flared terminals.
In the sample text, the face maintains steady spacing and an even reading rhythm, with distinct letterforms (notably the open bowls and clearly shaped serifs) helping recognition in continuous prose. The italic is not shown; the observed character is based on the upright roman forms in the images.