Serif Normal Olnir 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, refined, classical tone, space saving, editorial clarity, elegant contrast, bracketed, oldstyle, crisp, bookish, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with a compact, narrow set and a clear vertical stress. Serifs are bracketed and softly flared, with sharp terminals and teardrop-like finishing on some strokes, giving the outlines a slightly calligraphic flavor. Counters are moderately open, curves are smooth and controlled, and the rhythm stays even in text despite the strong thick–thin modulation. Capitals are tall and stately, while lowercase shows traditional forms with a two-storey a and g, and numerals align with the same contrast and narrow proportions.
Well suited for book typography, editorial layouts, and magazine work where a classic serif voice is desired. It also fits refined headlines, pull quotes, and branding applications that benefit from a condensed, high-contrast look.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, projecting a composed, formal voice. Its crisp contrast and slender proportions add a refined, slightly editorial character that feels established and authoritative rather than casual.
The letterforms suggest an intention to provide a conventional, literature-oriented serif with heightened contrast and space-saving proportions, balancing classical detail with a clean, contemporary rendering for print-like settings.
The design reads cleanly at display sizes where the hairlines and sharp joins stand out, while the compact width helps conserve horizontal space. Round letters (O/Q/C) keep an elegant oval shape, and the Q features a distinct tail that adds personality without becoming ornamental.