Serif Normal Ofbed 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ltt Recoleta' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, traditional, literary, formal, authoritative, refined, readability, editorial tone, classic styling, versatility, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, bookish, crisp.
A classic text serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and gently modulated strokes. The design shows an oldstyle inclination: rounded bowls, softened joins, and diagonals with a mild calligraphic flavor, while maintaining clean, sturdy verticals. Counters are moderately open and the curves are smooth, giving paragraphs an even, readable texture. Capitals feel stately and proportionally broad, while the lowercase keeps a steady rhythm with clear ascenders and compact, well-contained bowls.
Well suited for book interiors, editorial layouts, and other text-forward applications where consistent paragraph color and familiar letterforms support comfortable reading. It can also serve effectively for formal headings, captions, and institutional materials that benefit from a classic serif voice.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, suggesting seriousness and credibility without feeling overly ornate. It reads as established and editorial, with a calm, composed presence suited to long-form content.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose reading serif: conventional enough for extended text, but with subtle oldstyle shaping and bracketed serifs to add warmth and typographic tradition.
Notable character details include a two-storey “a” and “g,” a compact “e” with a defined eye, and lining numerals that share the same serifed, slightly calligraphic construction as the letters. The “Q” has a prominent tail that adds a touch of personality while staying within conventional book-serif expectations.