Serif Normal Olnat 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, print branding, posters, classic, literary, traditional, authoritative, readability, tradition, authority, editorial tone, versatility, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, calligraphic, sturdy, readable.
A robust serif with bracketed terminals and a slightly calligraphic, oldstyle-leaning construction. Strokes feel firm and well-supported, with gentle modulation and rounded joins that keep counters open and forms readable. The capitals are broad and stately with crisp, flared serifs, while the lowercase shows a compact rhythm and sturdy verticals; the two-storey a and g reinforce a bookish text-seriffed character. Numerals are solid and clear, with traditional shapes and confident feet and terminals.
It works well for editorial typography such as magazine features, book interiors, and chapter openings where a strong serif voice is desirable. The weight and presence also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, posters, and print branding that benefits from a classic, authoritative look.
The font projects a traditional, book-and-press tone—confident, established, and slightly formal. Its weight and serif detail add authority and a sense of craft, making it feel suited to serious, editorial contexts rather than minimalist or ultra-modern branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, highly legible serif with enough weight and traditional detailing to perform confidently in both text and display roles. Its balanced modulation and bracketed serifs suggest a focus on familiar reading rhythm and an established editorial tone.
Overall spacing and color appear even in paragraph settings, producing a dark, continuous texture that favors strong hierarchy and emphasis. Serif shapes are consistently bracketed rather than slabby, and curves tend toward smooth, rounded transitions that keep the face from feeling brittle at larger sizes.