Serif Normal Olnah 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book, magazine, essays, classic, literary, formal, traditional, readability, tradition, editorial voice, versatility, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle, lively.
A traditional serif with bracketed, wedge-like terminals and moderate stroke modulation that gives the letters a slightly calligraphic flow. The lowercase shows a tall x-height with compact ascenders and descenders, creating a sturdy, readable texture in paragraph settings. Curves are full and smooth, joins are confident, and counters stay open; overall rhythm is even while individual letters show subtle, humanist inflection. Figures and capitals maintain the same measured contrast and serif treatment, with numerals that feel text-oriented rather than purely geometric.
Well-suited to continuous reading in books, long articles, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice is desired. It can also handle headings and pull quotes, especially when a classic, authoritative tone is needed without heavy ornament.
The font conveys a classic, bookish tone with a reserved formality and a touch of warmth. Its restrained contrast and traditional serif detailing suggest heritage and credibility without feeling overly ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that balances traditional proportions with a robust lowercase for clarity. It aims to deliver dependable readability and a timeless typographic voice appropriate for editorial and literary settings.
Serif details read as tapered and slightly triangular at the ends rather than squared, which helps the face feel crisp at display sizes while staying comfortable in text. The sample text shows a solid, dark color and stable spacing that supports long-form reading.