Serif Normal Olmof 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, headlines, academic, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, traditional text, refined contrast, compact setting, print elegance, bracketed serifs, calligraphic stress, sharp terminals, crisp, bookish.
This serif shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with a largely vertical stress and crisp, bracketed serifs. Capitals are relatively narrow with compact proportions, while curves and joins are clean and controlled, giving a steady text rhythm. Terminals tend toward sharp, slightly flared finishes, and counters are moderately open despite the tight overall width. The lowercase has a modest x-height and traditional proportions, with clear ascenders and descenders that support readability in continuous text.
It is well suited for book typography, long-form editorial, and other reading environments where a conventional serif texture is desired. The high contrast and crisp detailing also make it effective for chapter titles, pull quotes, and refined headlines, especially in print-forward layouts.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with an editorial formality that feels suited to traditional publishing. Its sharp serifs and high-contrast strokes lend a refined, slightly dramatic voice without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional, publishing-oriented serif with heightened contrast and a compact footprint, balancing classical detailing with a clean, consistent rhythm for text and display use.
Numerals and punctuation-like forms in the samples appear consistent in contrast and serif treatment, maintaining an even texture across mixed-case settings. In larger sizes the crisp terminals and stroke contrast become a defining feature, while at smaller sizes the narrow set and strong modulation will read best with comfortable tracking and leading.