Serif Other Rohu 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, certificates, branding, gothic, historic, formal, scholarly, authoritative, historic revival, engraved effect, gothic flavor, formal voice, blackletter-influenced, chamfered, angular, beveled, incised.
This typeface is a serif design with pronounced, chamfered terminals that create a faceted, beveled look rather than smooth bracketing. Strokes are largely straight and angular, with clipped corners and pointed wedge-like serifs that give the letters a crisp, carved rhythm. Uppercase forms feel compact and sturdy, while the lowercase shows a relatively large x-height and dense internal spaces, keeping word shapes dark and even in text. Figures and capitals carry the same octagonal, cut-corner construction, contributing to a consistent, engraved texture across the set.
It suits headlines, mastheads, and poster typography where a historic or formal voice is desired. It can also work for book covers, certificates, labels, and branding systems that benefit from an engraved, old-style presence, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is gothic-leaning and historical, evoking old-world printing and institutional gravitas. Its sharp geometry and dark color lend an authoritative, ceremonial feel that reads as traditional and slightly dramatic rather than casual or contemporary.
The design appears intended to translate blackletter and engraved traditions into a more legible serif texture, using consistent chamfers and wedge serifs to create a carved, authoritative aesthetic. The relatively robust lowercase proportions suggest a goal of maintaining readability while preserving a distinctly historic, decorative personality.
In continuous text, the strong vertical emphasis and angular joins produce a firm, patterned cadence, with distinctive cut corners on rounds and diagonals. The design’s crisp terminals and tight counters favor display and short passages where its character can be appreciated without becoming overly dense.