Serif Normal Obbem 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Adobe Garamond', 'Minion', and 'Minion 3' by Adobe; 'Garamond 96 DT' by DTP Types; 'Garamond Classico' by Linotype; and 'Garamond' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book titles, editorial, magazines, branding, invitations, classic, bookish, formal, traditional, classic readability, editorial tone, headline presence, formal elegance, bracketed, crisp, refined, calligraphic, sculpted.
This typeface is a conventional serif with sharply cut, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Uppercase forms are broad and stately, with generous horizontal presence and clear, open counters. The lowercase shows a moderate, traditional x-height with crisp terminals and a slightly calligraphic stress that reads as polished rather than hand-drawn. Figures follow the same high-contrast logic, with clean curves and distinct serifed endings that keep numerals clear at display sizes.
Well suited to book and magazine typography where a traditional serif voice is desired, particularly for headlines, subheads, and pull quotes. It can also support brand identities and formal materials—such as invitations or cultural programming—where a refined, established tone is appropriate.
The overall tone is classical and composed, evoking print traditions and a sense of authority. Its contrast and sharp finishing give it an editorial seriousness, while the wide stance adds a confident, ceremonial feel in headings.
The design appears intended as a versatile, traditional serif that delivers strong typographic character through contrast and crisp serifs while remaining familiar and readable. Its wide proportions and elegant modulation suggest an emphasis on confident display use alongside competent text setting.
Rhythm is even and measured, with sturdy verticals and lively hairlines that create a bright, elegant texture in text. The design’s sharp apexes and neatly controlled curves help maintain clarity despite the strong contrast, especially in capitals and punctuation-heavy sample lines.