Serif Normal Obgay 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, authority, refinement, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, crisp, sharp terminals, balanced proportions.
A classic serif with pronounced stroke contrast and bracketed wedge-like serifs that taper to sharp, clean terminals. Curves are smooth and moderately compact, with a steady vertical stress and crisp joins that keep counters open in both upper- and lowercase. Capitals feel stately and well-proportioned, while the lowercase shows traditional book-face construction with a two-storey a and g, a narrow, slightly angled ear on g, and a compact, sturdy spine on s. Numerals follow the same high-contrast rhythm, with clear, old-style-inspired shapes and strong baseline presence.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also performs nicely for magazine headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding that benefits from crisp contrast and classic proportions.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a calm, literary polish suited to serious content. Its high-contrast detailing and sharp serifs add a refined, slightly dramatic edge that reads as editorial and cultured rather than casual.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that balances readability with a more polished, high-contrast finish. It emphasizes classical letterforms and a disciplined rhythm to convey credibility and typographic tradition across both text and display settings.
In text, the font maintains an even color despite the contrast, and the serifs help guide the eye along lines, giving paragraphs a composed, bookish texture. The punctuation and caps contribute to a formal voice, while the lowercase retains enough roundness to avoid feeling brittle.