Serif Normal Obgar 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, quotations, classic, refined, literary, formal, classic reading, editorial polish, traditional tone, refined display, bracketed, hairline, crisp, elegant, vertical stress.
This serif presents a compact, text-oriented build with pronounced thick–thin contrast and crisp, bracketed serifs. Stems are firm and vertical while hairlines stay very fine, creating a sharp, engraved feel in curves and joins. Counters are moderately open and the rhythm is orderly, with slightly tight overall proportions that keep words looking dense and controlled. Numerals and capitals follow the same disciplined modulation, with smooth, rounded bowls and clean terminals that maintain a consistent, print-like texture across lines.
It suits book interiors, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine typography where a classic serif texture is desired. The contrast and tight proportions also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and refined titling when set with comfortable leading and careful size choices.
The tone is traditional and literary, with an editorial polish that reads as established and trustworthy. Its high-contrast sparkle adds refinement and a sense of formality, evoking book typography and magazine display rather than casual or utilitarian settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, high-contrast reading face with a polished, traditional voice. It aims for a familiar literary texture—balanced, composed, and well-suited to structured typography in print-forward layouts.
In the sample text, the fine hairlines and strong contrast create a bright typographic “sheen,” especially in larger sizes. The italic is not shown; all forms appear roman and steady, with a restrained, conventional character that favors clarity over novelty.