Serif Normal Ograj 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, packaging, traditional, authoritative, vintage, stately, classic voice, dense setting, strong emphasis, heritage feel, bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, compact spacing, soft joins, calligraphic.
A compact serif with sturdy verticals, moderately contrasted strokes, and bracketed wedge-like serifs that soften into the stems. Curves are full and slightly squared in their turns, giving bowls and counters a dense, ink-trap-free solidity. The lowercase shows a two-storey a and g, a firm, footed i/j with round dots, and generally tight apertures that keep color dark and even. Overall proportions are condensed with short extenders and a controlled, upright rhythm suited to dense setting.
This face performs best where a dense, authoritative serif is needed: headlines, deck copy, and pull quotes in editorial layouts, as well as book covers and bold titling on posters. It can also suit branding and packaging that aims for a classic, heritage-leaning tone, especially when set with generous line spacing to balance its dark color.
The tone is traditional and editorial, projecting authority and formality without feeling overly delicate. Its weight and compactness suggest a confident, old-style “print” presence—serious, slightly vintage, and well-suited to emphatic typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with compact proportions and strong typographic presence. Its softened bracketing and rounded joins aim to keep a traditional structure while maintaining warmth and legibility at display-to-text sizes.
Numerals are heavy and high-impact, with old-fashioned shaping and prominent terminals that match the letterforms. The uppercase has a strong, poster-like stance in isolation, while paragraphs maintain a consistent dark texture that reads as intentional and composed.