Serif Normal Onfa 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Optima Nova' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
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A conventional serif text face with pronounced stroke contrast and bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a slightly calligraphic, hand-influenced modulation: curves swell and thin with a natural rhythm, and terminals often finish with small wedges or softly cupped ends. Proportions are generously set with roomy counters and a somewhat expansive, readable texture, while details like the angled crossbars and subtly varied joins add a lively, traditional color in text.
Well-suited to editorial and long-form typography such as books, essays, magazines, and academic or institutional materials. It can also serve effectively for headlines and pull quotes when a traditional, authoritative tone is desired, particularly in print-oriented layouts.
This typeface gives off a bookish, lightly old-world tone with a hint of human warmth. Its crisp contrast and confident capitals feel formal and established, while small irregularities in curves and terminals keep it from feeling cold or purely mechanical.
The design appears intended for comfortable, continuous reading with a classic serif voice. It balances strong contrast and clear serif structure with subtle organic shaping to maintain a refined but approachable texture across paragraphs.
The capitals carry a stately presence, while the lowercase maintains open shapes that keep wordforms clear in the sample text. Numerals appear traditional and text-friendly rather than strictly geometric, matching the overall classical rhythm.