Serif Normal Ohlek 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, headlines, packaging, traditional, bookish, authoritative, warm, readability, classic tone, print warmth, editorial voice, bracketed, oldstyle, ink-trap feel, rounded terminals, soft shoulders.
A sturdy serif with bracketed serifs and softened, slightly bulbous terminals that give strokes a rounded, inked finish. The letterforms show moderate stroke modulation with dark, confident verticals and gently tapered joins, producing an even but lively texture in paragraphs. Proportions lean classical: relatively generous capitals, compact but not cramped lowercase, and a rhythm driven by clear counters and slightly calligraphic shaping. Curves (notably in C, G, S, and the bowls) are smooth and full, while joins and crotches tend to be cushioned rather than razor-sharp, contributing to a comfortable reading color.
Well-suited to book and magazine typography, essays, and other longform settings where a sturdy, familiar serif texture supports sustained reading. It can also serve effectively for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and packaging or branding that benefits from a traditional, trustworthy voice.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with a slightly nostalgic, press-printed warmth. It feels confident and established—appropriate for content meant to read as trustworthy and considered rather than trendy or minimalist.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text serif with added warmth through rounded terminals and gentle bracketing, balancing strong legibility with a subtly vintage, printed character.
Numerals are weighty and highly legible, with classic forms and strong presence that match the text weight. The design maintains a consistent serif treatment across uppercase and lowercase, and the softened terminals help prevent the face from looking overly rigid at display sizes while still holding together in dense text.