Serif Normal Ogguw 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, academic, print, traditional, scholarly, formal, authoritative, readability, tradition, space-saving, authority, publishing, bracketed, wedge serifs, sturdy, compact, high-ink.
A compact serif with sturdy, bracketed wedge serifs and a firmly structured, vertical stance. Strokes are robust with moderate thick–thin modulation, producing a dark, even text color at display sizes and a confident rhythm in continuous reading. Counters are relatively tight and proportions are condensed, with tall capitals and concise lowercase forms that keep lines economical. Numerals and punctuation follow the same solid, slightly old-style construction, reinforcing a cohesive, print-oriented texture.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a compact measure and classic serif texture are desirable. It also performs effectively for headlines, subheads, and formal communication materials that benefit from a traditional, authoritative typographic voice.
The overall tone feels traditional and institutional, with a sober, authoritative voice suited to serious content. Its compactness and strong serifs add a slightly historic, bookish flavor while remaining straightforward and practical rather than ornamental.
Likely drawn to provide a conventional serif reading experience with a space-efficient width and a strong, print-like presence. The intent appears to balance classic proportions and bracketed serifs with a darker, more assertive color for dependable use in editorial and publishing contexts.
The design emphasizes clarity through strong verticals and decisive terminals, creating clear word shapes and a consistent baseline presence. In the sample text it forms a dense, high-contrast black-on-white block that reads as classic and editorial, particularly effective for emphatic headings and short passages.