Serif Normal Ohdil 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cassia' by Hoftype, 'Passenger Serif' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, and 'Amasis' and 'Prumo Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, robust, traditional, authoritative, literary, readability, tradition, authority, warmth, bracketed, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, soft joins, generous spacing.
This serif typeface shows sturdy, well-supported stems with moderate contrast and smoothly bracketed serifs. Curves are broad and rounded, with slightly softened joins and a generally open, readable interior space in letters like C, e, and s. Terminals tend toward subtle ball or teardrop shapes in places (notably on figures and some lowercase), giving the design a slightly warm, traditional finish rather than a sharp, modern one. Overall proportions are roomy and horizontally expansive, with steady rhythm and clear differentiation across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
It is well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and long-form reading where a strong serif voice is desired. The weight and width also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and brand systems that want a traditional, trustworthy tone.
The tone is confident and classic, with a bookish, editorial presence. Its weight and rounded detailing give it an approachable solidity—serious enough for institutional contexts, but not severe.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional serif texture with added robustness and warmth, balancing strong stems and clear serifs with softened curves and rounded terminals for comfortable readability and a classic voice.
The sample text shows strong word shape and stable baseline color at larger sizes, with punctuation and numerals carrying the same rounded, traditional detailing. Numerals read as oldstyle in feeling, with noticeable ascenders/descenders and curved terminals that add personality without becoming decorative.