Serif Normal Obrus 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial text, magazine typography, quotations, headlines, classic, literary, refined, formal, editorial, text companion, classic elegance, bookish tone, formal emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, elegant, old-style figures.
This serif italic shows a pronounced diagonal stress with crisp, high-contrast strokes and finely tapered hairlines. Serifs are bracketed and sharp, with a distinctly calligraphic finish on terminals and entry/exit strokes that gives the outlines a lively, handwritten rhythm while remaining clearly text-oriented. Proportions feel generous in width with open counters in round letters, and the capitals have a dignified, slightly engraved presence. Numerals appear as old-style figures with varied heights and prominent curves, reinforcing the traditional text color.
Well-suited for long-form publishing where an italic voice is needed—such as emphasis, quotes, captions, and scholarly apparatus in books. It can also serve as a primary display italic for magazine-style headlines and pull quotes where high contrast and refined detailing are desirable.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, with an editorial elegance that reads as literary and formal rather than trendy. Its italic mannerisms add motion and warmth, balancing refinement with a subtle humanist softness.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif italic with a strong nod to calligraphy and classic book typography. Its aim seems to be providing an elegant, authoritative tone while keeping letterforms disciplined enough for continuous reading.
Several lowercase forms lean on distinctive italic construction (notably single-story shapes and flowing joins), helping words form a smooth, continuous texture. The ampersand is expressive and traditional in feel, matching the brisk, tapered detailing seen throughout.