Serif Normal Obguk 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, refined, literary, formal, text setting, elegance, tradition, editorial tone, print clarity, bracketed, hairline, pointed, crisp, transitional.
This is a crisp text serif with pronounced contrast between thick stems and fine hairlines, plus bracketed wedge-like serifs. Capitals are stately and relatively narrow, with sharp apexes and clean, tapered terminals. The lowercase maintains a steady text rhythm with compact bowls and clear counters, while strokes transition smoothly into the serifs and into ball/teardrop terminals on select forms. Numerals align comfortably with the text color, mixing sturdy verticals with delicate curves and fine joins.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for magazine headlines, pull quotes, and formal print pieces where the sharp serifs and fine detailing can be appreciated.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, projecting a bookish, editorial sensibility. Fine details and sharp terminals add a refined, slightly formal voice that reads as established and trustworthy rather than playful.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, literary serif voice with enough contrast and detailing to feel premium in print. It prioritizes an elegant page color and a familiar typographic cadence for editorial and book typography.
In longer text, the high-contrast modeling and hairline serifs create a bright, elegant texture, especially at larger sizes. Curved letters show careful modulation and a slightly calligraphic stress, giving the face a polished, classical finish.