Serif Normal Ofdus 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, magazines, academic, classic, bookish, formal, trustworthy, literary, readability, tradition, editorial tone, authority, bracketed, oldstyle, crisp, open counters, balanced.
This is a conventional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and gently modulated strokes. Proportions feel balanced and moderately wide, with open counters and steady spacing that supports continuous reading. The lowercase shows a traditional double-storey a and g, a compact ear on g, and a relatively small, round dot on i/j; ascenders rise clearly above the x-height without looking spindly. Capitals are sturdy and slightly formal, with smooth curves (notably in C, O, Q) and clean terminals that keep the texture even across lines.
Well-suited to body copy in books, reports, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also serve for headings, pull quotes, and captions when a classic, readable voice is needed across a hierarchy.
The overall tone is classical and editorial, suggesting printed literature and established institutions. It reads as calm and composed rather than trendy, with a familiar, authoritative presence that suits long-form text and sober headlines.
The design appears intended as a reliable, general-purpose text serif: traditional letterforms, moderate contrast, and restrained detailing aimed at producing an even, comfortable reading texture while preserving a classic, print-forward character.
In text, the rhythm is consistent and the color stays even, with enough stroke contrast to add refinement without becoming delicate. Numerals appear lining and text-oriented, matching the cap height and maintaining the same restrained serif treatment for a cohesive page color.