Serif Normal Onba 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mahoda Display' by Multype Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, book covers, branding, traditional, bookish, confident, formal, editorial, readability, authority, classic tone, strong presence, bracketed, ball terminals, wedge serifs, robust, high readability.
This serif shows sturdy, slightly condensed letterforms with bracketed wedge serifs and a consistent, moderate stroke modulation. Terminals frequently finish in soft balls or teardrops (notably on letters like C, J, a, c, f, and j), giving the shapes a rounded, ink-trap-free warmth while keeping edges crisp. Counters are fairly open for a heavy text style, and the rhythm is steady with clear vertical stress. Numerals are compact and weighty, with strong curves and pronounced terminals that match the text’s overall texture.
It is well suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of text where a dark, classic serif presence is desired. It can work effectively in editorial layouts, book covers, and branding systems that need a traditional voice with a touch of softness from the rounded terminals.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a classic print sensibility. The rounded terminals add a friendly, slightly old-style warmth, while the heavy color on the page reads confident and emphatic rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, highly legible serif with extra weight and presence for emphasis, while using rounded terminals and bracketed serifs to keep the texture inviting and cohesive in continuous setting.
Capitals are broad-shouldered with prominent serifs that help maintain clarity at display and subhead sizes. The lowercase includes a single-storey g with a generous bowl and ear, and many glyphs show subtly flared joins that reinforce an engraved or editorial feel. Spacing appears designed to hold together in dense settings, producing a strong, even typographic color.