Serif Normal Bodey 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Degalena' by Agny Hasya Studio; 'Cheria' by Ahmad Jamaludin; 'Amasis', 'Amasis eText', 'Eponymous', and 'Prumo Slab' by Monotype; and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, book covers, confident, traditional, friendly, vintage, editorial, display impact, classic tone, warm readability, bracketed, soft serifs, rounded terminals, ball terminals, sturdy.
A very heavy, upright serif with compact proportions and strongly bracketed serifs that soften the transitions into stems. Strokes are broadly even with modest contrast, and many terminals are subtly rounded or ball-ended, giving the letterforms a cushioned, slightly bulbous finish. Counters are relatively small for the weight, with sturdy joins and a stable, vertical rhythm that reads as built for impact. The lowercase shows a robust, readable texture with short-to-moderate ascenders and descenders, while the numerals match the same dense, solid construction.
This font is best suited to headlines, posters, and other display applications where a dense, assertive serif is desired. It can also work well for branding and packaging that needs a classic, dependable feel, and for book-cover typography where strong presence and a traditional voice are priorities.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a warm, approachable weight that leans toward vintage and editorial personalities. Its rounded details keep the boldness from feeling severe, suggesting a friendly, established voice rather than an austere one.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, conventional serif voice with softened details for warmth and legibility. Its heavy weight and consistent rhythm suggest an emphasis on attention-grabbing display use while keeping a familiar, editorial character.
The design maintains a consistent, dark color across lines, and the softened serifs and terminals help prevent the heavy strokes from appearing too sharp at display sizes. Spacing appears balanced for setting short bursts of text, producing a strong, even typographic “block” in the sample paragraphs.