Serif Normal Ofkeg 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, bookish, formal, literary, traditional, readability, tradition, editorial tone, print texture, text workhorse, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, transitional, soft serifs.
A conventional serif with softly bracketed serifs and gently modulated strokes. The letterforms show moderate contrast and a calm, even color on the page, with slightly tapered terminals and rounded joins that keep counters open. Proportions feel traditionally bookish, with a steady rhythm and subtle width variation across glyphs rather than a rigidly uniform set. Numerals are lining and well-balanced, matching the text weight and serif treatment for continuous reading settings.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as book interiors, editorial layouts, and academic or institutional documents where a familiar serif voice is preferred. It can also serve for headlines and pull quotes when a traditional, trustworthy tone is needed, especially at moderate-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting printed books, essays, and editorial material. Its restrained detailing and familiar shapes convey authority and refinement without feeling ornate or overly delicate.
The design appears intended as a dependable general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and a traditional print-like rhythm. Its moderate contrast and softened serif transitions aim to stay unobtrusive in continuous copy while still providing a distinctly classical character.
Curves and diagonals have a mild calligraphic influence, visible in the smooth transitions into serifs and the gentle swelling through bowls and stems. The italic is not shown; the sample emphasizes the roman’s readability and consistent texture in paragraph-like settings.