Serif Normal Boney 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oranda' by Bitstream, 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'Lenga' by Eurotypo, 'Diaria Pro' by Mint Type, 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes, 'Ceramika' by Santi Rey, and 'Oranda' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, packaging, branding, bookish, traditional, authoritative, warm, readability, tradition, stability, approachability, editorial voice, bracketed, robust, rounded, soft terminals, sturdy.
A sturdy serif with generous, rounded bracketed serifs and a compact, weighty presence. Strokes are relatively even with modest contrast, and many joins and terminals show softened curvature that keeps the forms from feeling sharp. Counters are moderately open, while curves (notably in C, O, S, and the lowercase bowls) are full and slightly squarish in rhythm. The lowercase includes single-storey a and g, a clearly topped t, and rounded i/j dots, contributing to a friendly, readable texture. Numerals follow the same robust, slightly old-style-informed modeling with ample weight and stable proportions.
This face suits editorial settings where a traditional serif texture is desired, including magazines, newspapers, and long-form book layouts. Its substantial weight and stable shapes also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging or branding that calls for a classic, trustworthy serif presence.
The tone is classic and dependable, leaning toward a familiar book-and-newspaper voice with a touch of warmth. Its heavy, cushioned serifs and rounded modeling give it an approachable, slightly nostalgic character while still reading as serious and established.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, highly readable serif voice with added robustness and soft bracketing for a welcoming feel. It prioritizes consistency and clarity while providing enough weight and character for display use as well as text settings.
At larger sizes the soft bracketing and rounded terminals become a defining feature, producing a dense, poster-like color. The forms maintain a consistent rhythm across caps and lowercase, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (e.g., I/l/1) through serifs and proportions.