Serif Normal Ofbov 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, readability, tradition, editorial neutrality, formal tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, calligraphic tension, moderate modulation, open counters.
A conventional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and moderate stroke modulation. The letterforms show a slightly calligraphic, oldstyle-leaning construction—noticeable in the angled stress of rounded shapes and the tapered terminals on several lowercase forms. Proportions feel balanced and text-oriented, with a steady rhythm, generous internal space, and clear differentiation between vertical stems and curved bowls. Numerals and capitals share the same measured, bookish color, with sturdy stems and softly shaped joins that avoid sharp, high-contrast extremes.
This font is well suited to long-form reading such as book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts, where its steady color and moderate contrast maintain comfort across paragraphs. It also fits formal documents, reports, and academic materials that benefit from a conventional, reputable serif presence.
The overall tone is classic and literary, conveying familiarity and authority without feeling stiff. It reads as traditional and trustworthy—suited to contexts where a composed, established voice is desirable rather than a trendy or highly stylized one.
The design appears intended as a reliable, general-purpose text serif: traditional in structure, comfortable in continuous reading, and restrained in personality. Its classic detailing and moderate modulation suggest an aim for timelessness and broad usability across print-like typographic settings.
Distinctive details include a two-storey lowercase “g” with a prominent ear and looped lower bowl, and a serifed, traditional uppercase set with broad, stable silhouettes. The texture in paragraphs remains even, with terminals and serifs providing gentle punctuation to the line rather than strong display flair.