Serif Normal Onhi 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Reigo' by Digitype Studio, 'Magnilo Display' by Great Studio, 'ITC Cheltenham' by ITC, 'JT Douro Serif' by JAM Type Design, 'Prumo Banner' by Monotype, 'Core Serif N' by S-Core, 'Cheltenham Pro' by SoftMaker, and 'Braveold' by Trustha (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, book covers, magazines, posters, packaging, editorial, bookish, authoritative, classic, formal, editorial impact, classic legibility, premium tone, bracketed, ball terminals, ink-trap hint, robust, sculpted.
This typeface shows a robust serif build with strongly bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Stems are sturdy and vertical, while joins and curves are smoothly sculpted, producing crisp, confident silhouettes at display sizes. Round letters (C, O, Q) are fairly generous with tight, well-controlled apertures, and the capitals have a steady, traditional rhythm. The lowercase features compact, readable forms with noticeable ball terminals (notably on f and j) and a two-storey a, with subtle notches and interior shaping that help counterforms stay open in heavy weight.
It is well suited to headlines and short-to-medium text in editorial layouts, such as magazines, book covers, and feature spreads where a strong typographic voice is desired. The weight and contrast also make it effective for posters, section openers, and branded packaging copy that needs a classic, premium impression.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting authority and polish without feeling ornate. It reads as traditional and dependable—suited to contexts where clarity and credibility matter—while the bold presence adds a sense of impact and seriousness.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with added heft and contrast for assertive display use, balancing traditional proportions with carefully shaped counters and terminals to preserve legibility at larger sizes and in dense composition.
In the sample text, the font holds together well in dense settings, maintaining clear word shapes despite the heavy color. Numerals are sturdy and old-style in feel, with rounded forms and confident terminals that match the letterforms’ serif vocabulary.