Serif Normal Ohboy 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Convex DT' by DTP Types; 'Dallas Print Shop' by Fenotype; 'Icone' by Linotype; and 'Counte', 'Naveid', and 'Naveid Arabic' by NamelaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, authoritative, traditional, academic, formal, classic tone, strong presence, print readability, institutional use, bracketed, robust, compact, ink-trap free, high legibility.
A sturdy, bracketed serif with confident, dark strokes and compact inner counters that hold up well at larger text sizes. The letters show clearly defined serifs with smooth joins and a measured, medium contrast between thick and thin strokes. Round forms (O, C, G) are full and stable, while verticals feel firm and slightly condensed in their interior space, giving the face a dense, print-like color. The lowercase has a conventional structure with a two-storey a and g, a sturdy e with a relatively small aperture, and a generally even, steady rhythm across word shapes.
Well suited to editorial headlines, book and magazine titling, and other display applications where a classic serif voice is desired with substantial weight. It can also support branding and packaging that benefits from a traditional, authoritative tone and strong typographic presence.
The overall tone is classic and institutional, projecting reliability and seriousness. Its heavy presence and traditional serif detailing suggest a voice suited to formal communication, print editorial settings, and established brands rather than playful or experimental uses.
The design appears intended as a conventional, robust serif for confident typography—delivering classic forms, strong presence, and dependable readability for formal or editorial settings.
Capitals are broad and emphatic, producing strong headline impact, while numerals share the same weighty, traditional construction and read clearly. The design favors solidity over delicacy, with restrained curvature and consistent terminal treatment that keeps long passages looking uniform and grounded.