Serif Other Oplof 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, academic, print, literary, traditional, bookish, period, readability, classic tone, editorial utility, traditional texture, bracketed, texty, oldstyle, calligraphic, sturdy.
A compact serif with modest stroke contrast and strongly bracketed, slightly flared terminals that give the outlines a soft, sculpted feel. Proportions are relatively narrow with a short x-height, and the rhythm reads steady and text-forward rather than display-like. Curves are rounded and somewhat ink-trap-like at joins, while stems stay sturdy and even, producing a calm, low-drama texture in paragraphs. Numerals and capitals follow the same restrained construction, with small, confident serifs and gently tapered finishing strokes.
Well-suited to body copy in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It should also work for headings, pull quotes, and captions when a compact, classic tone and a stable paragraph color are priorities.
The overall tone feels classic and bookish, with an understated, literary character that suggests printed text and traditional editorial typography. Its slightly idiosyncratic serif shaping adds a faint period flavor without becoming ornate or theatrical.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, text-oriented serif with a traditional voice and subtle decorative nuance in the terminals and bracketing, prioritizing readable rhythm and a familiar page-like presence over high contrast or overt ornament.
In running text the dark color is consistent, and the short x-height creates a more formal, reserved voice. The forms lean toward oldstyle mannerisms—rounded bowls, softly modeled joints, and terminals that look carved rather than sharply cut.