Serif Normal Obloj 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ethos' by Fonts With Love and 'Corporate A' and 'Corporate A WGL' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, bookish, formal, scholarly, readability, tradition, authority, editorial tone, print voice, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, crisp, stately.
A classic serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The letterforms show a slightly calligraphic construction with smooth curves, narrow joins, and crisp terminals, while maintaining steady, upright posture. Proportions feel traditional and text-oriented, with moderate apertures and a rhythm that stays even across the alphabet; capitals are stately and low-contrast in silhouette, while lowercase carries more stroke nuance. Numerals follow the same oldstyle spirit, with rounded forms and clear vertical stress that keeps them readable alongside text.
Well-suited to long-form reading and editorial typography where a conventional serif texture is desired, such as books, essays, journals, and magazine articles. It also fits formal communication—reports, institutional materials, and classical branding—where a traditional, trustworthy voice is appropriate.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, evoking printed pages, established institutions, and measured authority. It feels composed and refined rather than playful, with a quiet sophistication suited to serious reading and polished communication.
Designed to provide a dependable, time-tested serif voice with refined contrast and carefully bracketed serifs, aiming for comfortable readability and a familiar print-like presence in text and display settings.
In the sample text, the font maintains strong word-shape clarity and consistent color, with sturdy serifs that help guide the eye across lines. The ampersand and punctuation harmonize with the same engraved, bookish flavor, supporting a cohesive editorial texture.