Serif Normal Obbir 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Minion' and 'Minion 3' by Adobe, 'Garamond 96 DT' by DTP Types, and 'Erato' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, magazines, academic, classic, literary, formal, traditional, readability, tradition, authority, publishing, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, tapered strokes, moderate stress, crisp joins.
A classic serif with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper into sharp, crisp terminals, with smooth curves and controlled joins that keep counters open and legible. Proportions feel balanced and traditional, with moderate ascenders and descenders and a steady baseline rhythm; capitals are sturdy and well-contained while lowercase forms remain clear and compact. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with sculpted curves and firm verticals that read cleanly at display and text sizes.
This face is well-suited to book interiors, long-form editorial layouts, and academic or institutional materials where a familiar serif texture is desirable. It also performs well for headlines and pull quotes, where the high contrast and sharp terminals add definition without becoming overly decorative.
The overall tone is conventional and refined, evoking book typography, institutional publishing, and established editorial design. Its contrast and crisp detailing lend a confident, authoritative voice, while the familiar shapes keep it approachable and readable.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif that delivers a recognizable literary tone and consistent typographic color. Its controlled contrast and bracketed serifs suggest a focus on readability and traditional page typography while still offering enough crispness for display use.
Round letters like O and Q show a controlled, symmetrical construction, and the Q’s tail is restrained rather than flamboyant. The a and g are compact and traditional in feel, supporting continuous reading, while the punctuation and capitals in the sample text reinforce a composed, print-oriented character.