Serif Normal Olnah 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, print publishing, magazines, academic, classic, bookish, formal, literary, traditional, readability, tradition, editorial tone, text setting, print clarity, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, transitional feel, calligraphic hint, crisp terminals.
This is a conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and a steady, book-oriented rhythm. Capitals are sturdy and evenly proportioned, with clear wedge-like serifs and smooth joins that keep shapes calm rather than sharp. The lowercase has a traditional structure with a two-storey “g,” compact apertures, and slightly tapered strokes that create a subtle, pen-influenced warmth. Numerals appear oldstyle (text) figures with varying heights and descenders, matching the lowercase color and reinforcing a continuous reading texture.
It is well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, journals, and magazine features where a consistent serif texture supports comfortable scanning. It can also serve for headings, pull quotes, and formal documents when a traditional, print-native voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a reserved formality that reads as dependable and established. Its detailing suggests a timeless, editorial voice—serious without feeling rigid—and a familiar printed-page character.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif that prioritizes familiar proportions, steady rhythm, and a composed presence on the page. Oldstyle figures and restrained contrast point toward comfortable continuous reading and a historically grounded typographic tone.
Spacing and letterfit look balanced for paragraph settings, producing an even typographic color in the sample text. Terminals and serifs are distinct enough to hold up in display sizes while remaining restrained for extended text use.