Serif Normal Ofbom 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, traditional, readability, tradition, editorial tone, formality, versatility, bracketed, oldstyle, bookish, crisp, balanced.
This typeface presents a traditional serif structure with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, even rhythm in text. The capitals are proportioned with generous counters and clear vertical stress, while curves terminate in softly tapered, rounded serifs rather than sharp slabs. Lowercase forms read as sturdy and familiar, with a two-storey “a” and “g,” a compact ear on the “g,” and a smooth, readable “e” with a modest aperture. Numerals follow the same oldstyle-influenced construction, with varied widths and rounded joins that keep the overall color consistent.
Well suited to body text in books, magazines, and essays where a familiar serif texture is desired. It also fits formal documents, reports, and institutional communications that benefit from a traditional, trustworthy tone.
The overall tone is conventional and bookish, conveying authority and calm rather than novelty. Its restrained detailing and balanced proportions suggest an editorial, academic voice suited to long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: familiar letterforms, moderate contrast, and bracketed serifs aimed at comfortable reading and a timeless typographic voice.
Spacing appears comfortable and slightly generous in the sample text, supporting continuous reading and reducing sparkle. The serifs remain distinct at text sizes, and the shapes maintain a consistent, classical logic across capitals, lowercase, and figures.