Serif Normal Ohkad 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nena Serif' by DuoType and 'Felice' by Nootype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, packaging, bookish, classic, authoritative, friendly, readability, durability, tradition, authority, bracketed, robust, ink-trap hint, ball terminals, open counters.
A sturdy serif with bracketed serifs and confidently thick main strokes paired with moderate thinning on curves and joins. The letterforms are relatively wide with generous counters and a steady, text-oriented rhythm, while rounded terminals and soft bracketing keep the texture from feeling sharp. Uppercase forms read stately and stable; lowercase is compact but open, with a two-storey a and g and clearly differentiated bowls and apertures. Numerals are weighty and legible with traditional proportions, and overall spacing feels even, producing a solid, dark page color at text sizes.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and magazine text where a robust serif can maintain clarity and authority. It also scales effectively for headings, pull quotes, and packaging or labeling that benefits from a classic, dependable voice and strong contrast on the page.
The font conveys a traditional, editorial tone—serious and established, yet not overly formal. Its softened details and full-bodied shapes add warmth and approachability, making it feel suited to trusted, familiar reading environments.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with extra weight and softened detailing to deliver a confident, readable texture. Its goal seems to balance traditional proportions with a sturdy build that remains comfortable for continuous reading while offering enough presence for display use.
The joins and terminals show subtle rounding that reduces brittleness in heavy settings, and the glyphs maintain consistent serif treatment across caps, lowercase, and figures. The design’s strong presence suggests it will hold up well in dense copy while still offering enough character for headings.