Serif Other Jena 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, packaging, branding, classic, literary, warm, traditional, dignified, readability, heritage tone, print warmth, editorial texture, bracketed, ball terminals, calligraphic, oldstyle figures, soft serifs.
A sturdy serif with softly bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, and gently swelling curves that create a lively, slightly calligraphic rhythm. Strokes are substantial with moderate modulation and smooth joins, giving counters a rounded, open feel. The lowercase shows a traditional book-face structure with clear differentiation and comfortable spacing, while the capitals are broad and steady with subtly flared, softened endings. Numerals appear oldstyle, sitting with varied heights and extenders that blend naturally into running text.
Well-suited to editorial settings such as books, magazines, and essays where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also support branding and packaging that aim for heritage, craft, or classic quality, and works effectively for pull quotes, headings, and short display lines that benefit from its warm detailing.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a warm, familiar presence that recalls traditional print typography. Its rounded terminals and soft bracketing reduce severity, producing an approachable, slightly nostalgic voice suitable for long-form reading as well as refined display.
The font appears designed to deliver a traditional serif reading experience with added softness and personality through rounded terminals and gentle modulation. Its oldstyle numerals and bookish proportions suggest an intention to feel at home in continuous text while still offering enough distinctive detail for tasteful display use.
The design leans on curved, organic shapes—especially in letters like a, g, and y—where ball-like terminals and gentle hooks add character without becoming overly ornate. The sample text holds a consistent texture at larger sizes, suggesting a balance between sturdy color and readable internal space.