Serif Normal Ofkaf 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, book design, editorial, academic, print, traditional, scholarly, bookish, literary, formal, readability, classic text, print tradition, editorial utility, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, rounded, sturdy.
A conventional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and gently modulated strokes. The forms show a slightly calligraphic, oldstyle influence: rounded joins, soft terminals, and subtly irregular curves that keep the texture lively without becoming decorative. Counters are open and generally generous, with balanced proportions and a steady baseline rhythm; capitals feel sturdy and classical, while lowercase maintains clear differentiation in shapes like a, g, and e. Numerals follow the same serifed, moderately weighty construction, aligning visually with text settings.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It also works for academic or institutional materials, reports, and formal correspondence, and can carry headlines at moderate sizes when a traditional voice is appropriate.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, suggesting established print typography rather than modern minimalism. Its softened serifs and moderate modulation give it a warm, literary voice that reads as trustworthy and familiar.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif that prioritizes familiarity and readability, blending classical proportions with softened details to produce a steady, comfortable reading rhythm across continuous text.
In paragraph samples, the type builds an even gray with clear word shapes, while the stronger serifs add a slight sparkle at text sizes. The design feels more human and rounded than sharply rational, making it comfortable for extended reading while still appropriate for formal settings.