Serif Normal Obnup 3 is a regular weight, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, longform, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, authoritative, text readability, editorial tone, traditional voice, print elegance, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, calligraphic contrast, open counters, smooth curves.
A crisp text serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and gently bracketed serifs. The letterforms combine strong vertical stems with rounded bowls and softly cupped terminals, producing a slightly calligraphic, oldstyle-informed texture. Counters are open and the curves are smooth, while capitals carry a dignified, bookish proportion; the lowercase shows a sturdy rhythm with clear joins and a traditional two-storey a and g. Numerals follow the same contrast and serif treatment, reading cleanly at display-to-text sizes.
Well-suited to book interiors, editorial layouts, and magazine typography where a classic serif texture and clear hierarchy are needed. It can also support academic or institutional materials, subtitles, and pull quotes, especially when paired with ample leading to let the contrast and serifs breathe.
The overall tone feels traditional and editorial, evoking printed literature and institutional communication. Its sharp contrast and composed shapes convey seriousness and polish without becoming ornate.
The font appears designed to provide a conventional, literary serif voice with elevated contrast and carefully finished terminals, aiming for comfortable readability while projecting refinement and authority.
The design maintains a consistent serif vocabulary across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, with noticeable ball/teardrop-like finishing on some terminals that adds warmth to an otherwise crisp, formal voice. Spacing in the sample text yields a steady, readable cadence suitable for continuous lines.