Serif Normal Orfu 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, traditional, authoritative, literary, formal, classic voice, strong presence, print tradition, headline impact, bracketed, wedge serifs, ball terminals, compact, sturdy.
A sturdy serif with pronounced stroke contrast and crisp, bracketed wedge serifs. The letterforms feel compact and upright, with rounded bowls, tapered joins, and occasional ball terminals (notably in shapes like the “a”). Uppercase characters are broad and steady with strong verticals, while lowercase counters stay relatively tight, giving text a dense, emphatic rhythm. Numerals share the same weighty presence and show classical proportions with clear, old-style influence in curves and terminals.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and other prominent typographic moments where a classic serif voice is needed. It can also work for short editorial blocks, pull quotes, and book-cover typography that benefits from a dense, traditional texture.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, leaning toward a bookish, institutional feel. Its heavy color and sharp serifs create a confident, editorial voice that reads as formal and somewhat old-world.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading of classic print typography, but with extra weight and contrast to provide strong impact in display and editorial settings. Its structured proportions and emphatic terminals prioritize authority and visibility over a light, understated tone.
In continuous text, the font produces a dark, even texture with assertive serifs and distinctive terminals that add character at display sizes. The punctuation and figures visually match the strong text color, supporting emphatic headlines and short passages where presence is preferred over delicacy.