Serif Normal Onvo 3 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Raspberie' by Variatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, classic, authoritative, literary, vintage, strong presence, classic text, print tradition, readable display, editorial voice, bracketed, ball terminals, flared, robust, crisp.
A robust serif with pronounced stroke contrast and strong, bracketed serifs that flare into wedge-like terminals. The letterforms are broad and steady, with compact inner counters and a tight, dark rhythm in text. Curves show a slightly sculpted, calligraphic influence, visible in the swelling joins and ball-like terminals on several lowercase forms. Capitals feel sturdy and formal, while the lowercase keeps an approachable, readable structure with conventional proportions.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and editorial packaging where a strong serif voice is needed. It can also work well for book covers and brand marks that want a traditional, authoritative feel; for longer text it will appear dark and attention-grabbing, favoring larger sizes and comfortable leading.
The overall tone is traditional and confident, with a slightly old-style, bookish flavor. Its heavy color and sculpted terminals convey seriousness and authority, while the rounded details keep it from feeling overly rigid.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, readable serif structure with added weight, contrast, and distinctive terminal shaping for strong presence. It emphasizes a classic print sensibility—sturdy forms, clear silhouettes, and a confident page color.
In the sample text, the font produces a dense, emphatic texture that reads like a display-forward text serif. Numerals are sturdy and highly legible, with old-style warmth in their curves and prominent finishing strokes.