Serif Normal Ohdiv 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cassia' by Hoftype, 'Passenger Serif' by Indian Type Foundry, and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, traditional, literary, scholarly, trustworthy, formal, readability, text setting, classic tone, editorial voice, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, soft serifs, rounded terminals.
A classic text serif with softly bracketed serifs and gently modulated strokes. The letterforms show rounded joins and subtly tapered terminals that give the face a warm, slightly calligraphic texture rather than a sharp, high-contrast look. Counters are open and proportions feel generous, with sturdy verticals and smooth curves that keep forms like C, G, and S calm and readable. The lowercase has a traditional construction with a two-storey a and g, modest ascenders/descenders, and numerals that match the same rounded, oldstyle-influenced detailing.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its steady rhythm and open counters support comfortable text flow. It also fits academic, institutional, and business documents that benefit from a conventional serif voice, and can scale up effectively for headings that want a traditional, literary presence.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, conveying authority without feeling rigid. Its softened serifs and moderate modulation add a human, editorial character that reads as established and dependable.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif for general-purpose typesetting, balancing classic proportions with softened details for a welcoming texture in continuous text.
Spacing appears comfortable and even in running text, producing a steady rhythm suited to paragraph settings. The design avoids extreme sharpness or geometric stiffness, leaning instead toward familiar, print-oriented shapes with a slightly softened finish.