Serif Normal Orha 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Retro Voice' by BlessedPrint and 'Ltt Recoleta' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, mastheads, posters, authoritative, classic, academic, formal, impact, tradition, readability, prestige, bracketed, ball terminals, beaked, sculpted, robust.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and strongly bracketed serifs. Stems are heavy and confident while joins and curves show crisp, sculpted transitions, giving counters a slightly pinched, engraved feel in places. Several forms feature beak-like terminals and occasional ball terminals, and the overall rhythm is compact and weighty, with sturdy vertical emphasis and carefully modeled curves in round letters and numerals.
Best suited to headlines and display typography where its sculpted contrast and bracketed serifs can show clearly. It can also work for short editorial passages, pull quotes, and book-cover titling when a strong, traditional serif voice is desired.
The tone is traditional and authoritative, with an old-style, print-forward presence. Its bold, high-contrast modeling reads as confident and institutional, suggesting a serious voice suited to established brands and editorial settings rather than casual or minimalist work.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif voice with heightened weight and contrast for impact, combining classic proportions with assertive modeling and distinctive terminals to maintain readability while projecting authority.
In text, the dense color and strong serifs create a firm baseline and pronounced word shapes, especially in mixed-case. Numerals appear similarly weighty and headline-ready, with distinctive curves and terminals that reinforce the classic, engraved character.