Serif Normal Ogbab 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, academic, branding, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, text readability, traditional voice, editorial utility, typographic authority, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, soft terminals, calligraphic, bookish.
A traditional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a clear thick–thin stroke contrast. Curves are full and smooth, with softly cupped joins and gently tapered terminals that keep the overall texture even in longer text. Proportions lean slightly narrow in many capitals while round letters remain generous; counters are open and the x-height reads as moderate. The italic is not shown; the displayed forms are upright with a steady baseline and a measured, book-oriented rhythm.
Well-suited to body copy in books, long-form editorial layouts, and other reading-focused settings where consistent rhythm and clear serif cues help guide the eye. It also scales effectively for refined headlines, pull quotes, and identity work that benefits from a classic, established voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a composed, editorial presence. It feels familiar and authoritative without becoming rigid, lending a quiet formality appropriate for serious reading and institutional communication.
The design appears intended as a conventional reading serif that balances strong typographic tradition with practical clarity. Its contrast, bracketed serifs, and oldstyle numerals suggest an emphasis on comfortable text color and a dependable, publication-ready personality.
Details like the sharply defined top terminals on C and S, the curved leg on R, and the distinctly oldstyle figures (including a descender on 9 and varied numeral heights) reinforce a traditional text-face character. The lowercase shows a two-storey a and g with compact bowls and pronounced ear/terminal gestures, contributing to a warm, slightly calligraphic texture.