Serif Normal Ohgad 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Periodica' by Mint Type and 'Halesworth' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, print, headings, classic, literary, scholarly, formal, traditional, readability, tradition, authority, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, bookish, crisp.
A classic serif with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and softly modulated strokes that keep the overall color even on the page. The capitals are stately and balanced with moderate proportions and smooth curves, while the lowercase shows oldstyle influence through a two-storey “a,” a looped “g,” and rounded joins. Terminals tend toward teardrop or softly tapered endings, and the numerals follow the same traditional, print-oriented construction with clear open counters and stable verticals. Spacing reads comfortable and text-ready, producing a steady rhythm in continuous paragraphs.
Well suited to book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and academic or institutional documents where a conventional serif voice is expected. It can also serve for headings, pull quotes, and formal collateral that benefits from a traditional, readable texture.
The tone is traditional and bookish, evoking editorial and academic settings rather than overt display styling. It feels dependable and cultured, with a gentle warmth from the curved brackets and tapered terminals while remaining crisp and authoritative in longer reading.
The likely intention is a versatile, conventional text serif that delivers comfortable readability and a familiar, authoritative voice for print-like composition. Its moderated contrast and gently bracketed serifs aim to preserve clarity at paragraph sizes while retaining classic typographic character.
The design maintains consistent serif treatment across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, with sturdy diagonals (notably in V/W/X/Y) and rounded bowls that avoid sharp, modern tension. The overall impression is conservative and familiar, optimized for clarity rather than novelty.