Serif Normal Ohgam 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Garamond Premier' by Adobe, 'Berthold Garamond' by Berthold, 'Minutia' by Elemeno, 'EF Garamond Rough H' and 'Garamond Rough Pro' by Elsner+Flake, 'Garamond No. 2 SB' and 'Garamond No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Garamond' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, publishing, magazines, branding, traditional, scholarly, literary, formal, trustworthy, text reading, classic tone, editorial clarity, literary voice, timelessness, bracketed, flared, oldstyle, calligraphic, soft terminals.
This serif typeface shows softly bracketed serifs and gently flared strokes with moderate modulation, producing a sturdy but not rigid texture. Curves are round and open, while joins and terminals retain a subtle, pen-influenced softness rather than sharp mechanical endings. Capitals feel classical and slightly stately with generous bowls and measured proportions; the lowercase maintains clear counters and a steady rhythm, with a two-storey “g” and a compact, readable “e.” Numerals follow the same oldstyle-leaning, slightly calligraphic logic, keeping contrast and serif treatment consistent with the letters.
Well suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and publishing contexts where a familiar serif voice supports comfortable reading. It can also serve in institutional or heritage-leaning branding, pull quotes, and headlines when a classic, dependable tone is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, suggesting editorial seriousness and long-form readability. Its soft bracketing and moderate contrast add warmth, avoiding the cold precision of more modern serifs while still feeling composed and credible.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a slightly oldstyle sensibility, balancing clarity and tradition through moderate contrast, soft bracketing, and a calm reading rhythm.
Stroke transitions are smooth, and many terminals finish with modest swelling or tapering that adds a hand-touched character without becoming decorative. The sample text shows an even paragraph color with clear word shapes, supporting sustained reading at text sizes.