Serif Normal Ohbeg 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Leida' by The Northern Block and 'Bogart' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, editorial, brand marks, traditional, confident, academic, stately, impact, readability, tradition, warmth, authority, bracketed, robust, low stress, ball terminals, oldstyle figures.
A robust serif with thick stems, moderate contrast, and clearly bracketed serifs that taper into wedge-like feet. The letterforms are broad and generously spaced, with open counters and rounded joins that keep the texture readable despite the heavy weight. Terminals often finish in soft, slightly bulbous shapes, giving curves a cushioned feel rather than sharp endings. The lowercase shows a traditional rhythm with a two-storey a and g, sturdy verticals, and a round dot on i/j; numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights that blend smoothly into text settings.
Well-suited to display typography where a traditional serif voice is desired—headlines, book and magazine covers, posters, and mastheads. It can also work for short editorial passages or pull quotes when you want a dense, emphatic texture and strong typographic authority.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with a bookish, editorial feel. Its heavy, rounded detailing reads as confident and slightly nostalgic—more warm and traditional than sleek or clinical.
The design appears intended to modernize a conventional text-serif model by increasing weight and width while keeping familiar, classical structures. The rounded terminals and bracketed serifs suggest a goal of strong impact without harshness, preserving readability and a comfortable, literary tone.
The sample text shows a pronounced, even color on the page at larger sizes, where the weight and wide proportions create strong presence. Curves (C, G, S, O) stay full and stable, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) maintain a solid stance without looking brittle.