Serif Normal Ohbof 4 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, 'ITC Pacella' by ITC, 'Diaria Pro' by Mint Type, and 'Oranda' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, packaging, branding, classic, scholarly, newspaper, traditional, authoritative, readability, tradition, authority, warmth, bracketed, ball terminals, softened, robust, sturdy.
A sturdy serif with generous weight, softly bracketed serifs, and rounded joins that give the letterforms a slightly cushioned, ink-friendly feel. Strokes are confidently thick with moderate modulation, and counters stay fairly open despite the heavy color. Terminals often finish with subtle ball-like shapes and curved beaks, while the overall rhythm remains steady and text-oriented. The uppercase is broad and stable, and the lowercase shows traditional proportions with compact details that keep lines dense and even.
Well suited to editorial typography such as headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where a dense, confident serif presence is desirable. It can also work for traditional branding and packaging that benefits from a classic, print-forward voice, and for short-to-medium passages where a darker text color is acceptable.
The font conveys a traditional, bookish tone with a hint of editorial toughness. Its dark, steady texture reads as authoritative and dependable, evoking familiar print conventions rather than a sleek or experimental voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif with added warmth and personality through rounded terminals and bracketed serifs, aiming for a strong page presence while staying within familiar text-serif norms.
In the sample text, the face produces a strong, even typographic color that holds together well at display sizes, with distinctive rounded terminals adding character without becoming decorative. Numerals appear sturdy and highly legible, matching the overall weight and serif treatment of the alphabet.