Serif Normal Obmev 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, literary, refined, traditional, formal, authoritative, text reading, classical tone, editorial clarity, formal voice, typographic tradition, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, stately, classic.
A classic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharply cut, bracketed serifs. Forms are upright with a measured, bookish rhythm: round letters are generously open, while joins and terminals taper to crisp points or small wedges. Capitals feel stately and well-proportioned, with a slightly calligraphic stress; the lowercase shows sturdy verticals, clear counters, and a gently modulated baseline presence. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, mixing straight stems with smooth bowls and finely tapered terminals.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also serve headings and pull quotes effectively when paired with ample leading, benefiting from its crisp contrast and disciplined proportions.
The overall tone is traditional and refined, evoking editorial and academic contexts rather than display novelty. Its crisp contrast and sculpted details convey authority and formality, while the open shapes keep it approachable for extended reading.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable text serif with a polished, classical finish. Its controlled contrast and bracketed serifs aim to deliver an authoritative, literary feel while preserving clarity across a range of sizes.
The face relies on delicate hairlines and pointed terminals that create sparkle at text sizes, especially in combinations with diagonals and curved joins. Letterspacing appears comfortable in running text, and the design maintains consistent contrast and serif treatment across capitals, lowercase, and figures.