Calligraphic Ohlag 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, invitations, refined, literary, classic, graceful, calm, readability, classic tone, calligraphic nuance, editorial voice, bracketed serifs, oldstyle, flared terminals, humanist, open counters.
A refined serif design with an oldstyle, calligraphic construction and modest stroke contrast. Strokes taper into slightly flared, bracketed serifs, and curves are drawn with a soft, pen-like modulation rather than rigid geometric forms. Proportions are gently variable: round letters are wide and open while vertical forms remain slender, giving text an even rhythm and comfortable spacing. Lowercase shapes show traditional features such as a two-storey “g,” a single-storey “a,” and a gently curved “y,” all contributing to a bookish, conventional texture.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also support refined titles, pull quotes, and formal stationery when a gentle calligraphic touch is appropriate without sacrificing legibility.
The overall tone feels cultured and composed, with a quiet elegance that suggests editorial and literary settings. Its calligraphic inflection adds warmth and personality without becoming decorative or ornate, keeping the mood readable and mature.
The design appears intended to bridge traditional book typography and hand-influenced letterforms, delivering a familiar serif structure with a subtle pen-drawn liveliness. Its restrained contrast and measured detailing suggest an emphasis on comfortable reading and a timeless, cultured voice.
Numerals and capitals appear similarly restrained, with clean joins and open counters that help maintain clarity at text sizes. Terminals tend to finish with subtle flicks or soft wedges, reinforcing a handwritten heritage while remaining consistent across the set.