Serif Normal Olgab 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Agatho' by Andfonts, 'Leo' by Canada Type, 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'Lenga' by Eurotypo, 'Kiperman' by Harbor Type, 'ITC Pacella' by ITC, and 'Monarky' by YXType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, branding, packaging, traditional, scholarly, literary, institutional, readability, durability, classic tone, warmth, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, soft corners, robust stems, large counters.
A sturdy serif with bracketed serifs and rounded, slightly blunted terminals that give the forms a softened, ink-friendly feel. Strokes are robust and even in color, with moderate contrast and generously open counters that keep the texture readable in continuous text. The lowercase shows a single-storey g and a two-storey a, with a relatively large x-height and short, compact ascenders and descenders that tighten vertical rhythm. Overall proportions are slightly condensed in impression, and the numerals are weighty and stable, matching the strong text color.
Well-suited to book interiors, long-form editorial layouts, and other reading-focused settings where an even, dark text color is desirable. It can also work effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging or identity work that benefits from a classic serif voice with a touch of warmth.
The design conveys a traditional, bookish tone—confident and dependable rather than delicate. Its softened serifs and rounded details add warmth, suggesting a classic editorial voice with a subtly approachable, human quality.
The font appears designed to provide a durable, highly legible serif for general-purpose publishing, balancing traditional construction with softened details to maintain comfort and clarity at text and display sizes.
Letterforms show a consistent, slightly softened treatment at joins and terminals, which helps avoid sharpness at heavier sizes and reinforces an even typographic color. Round letters remain full and open, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) keep a solid, grounded stance without feeling rigid.