Serif Normal Ohbal 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, branding, invitations, classic, formal, bookish, authoritative, classic text, print authority, editorial tone, formal display, bracketed, ball terminals, generous serifs, sturdy, crisp.
This serif design combines pronounced contrast with robust, bracketed serifs and a firm, upright stance. Strokes move from thick verticals to finer hairlines with crisp transitions, and many joins are softened by gentle bracketing rather than abrupt slab-like endings. Counters are relatively compact and the overall color is dark and steady, helped by substantial main strokes. Round letters show a slightly squarish, controlled curvature, while details like ball terminals and tapered finishing strokes add refinement without becoming delicate.
It suits book and editorial typography where a classic serif voice and strong texture are desired, particularly for headings, subheads, and pull quotes. The weight and contrast also make it effective for formal branding, certificates, and invitation-style settings, and for short passages where a traditional, authoritative tone is helpful.
The font conveys a traditional, editorial tone—confident and established, with a slightly stately presence. Its strong serif structure and emphatic weight give it an authoritative voice suited to serious or institutional messaging while still feeling familiar and readable.
The design appears intended as a conventional serif with elevated contrast and sturdy serifs, aiming to deliver a classic print-like feel with clear structure and dependable rhythm. Its details balance refinement (hairlines and terminals) with firmness (broad stems and substantial serifs) to remain impactful in display and editorial roles.
Uppercase forms feel prominent and formal, with sturdy stems and ample serif footprints that help define a consistent horizontal rhythm. The lowercase maintains a measured, text-oriented rhythm with compact interior spaces, and the numerals match the same solid, traditional character for coherent typographic color in mixed text.