Serif Normal Ohnij 4 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dutch 801' by Bitstream, 'Rotation' by Linotype, 'Periodica' by Mint Type, and 'Lastik' by That That Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, branding, packaging, authoritative, literary, formal, classic, readability, gravitas, print tradition, editorial tone, classic styling, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, scotch-like, sturdy, crisp.
A robust text serif with pronounced stroke contrast and crisp, bracketed serifs. The shapes feel compact and steady, with relatively short ascenders/descenders and a moderately large x-height that keeps lowercase forms dense and readable. Curves are full and slightly squared-off at joins, while terminals often flare or notch subtly, giving a carved, ink-trap-adjacent crispness in tight corners. Capitals are broad and weighty with strong vertical stress, and the numerals follow the same sturdy, old-style-informed rhythm with clear differentiation.
Well-suited for editorial layouts, book typography, and publishing where a strong, classic serif texture is desired. It also performs well for headlines, pull quotes, and identity work that benefits from a traditional, authoritative presence, including packaging and heritage-leaning branding.
The overall tone is traditional and confident, evoking book typography and institutional print. Its dark color and emphatic serifs give it an assertive, trustworthy voice suited to serious content rather than playful or casual messaging.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-forward serif with a strong page color and traditional detailing. Its combination of sturdy proportions, pronounced serifs, and crisp terminals suggests an aim for legibility and gravitas in continuous reading and editorial settings.
Spacing in the sample text reads compact, creating a strong typographic color that works well at larger text sizes and in short passages. The ampersand and punctuation carry the same firm, sculpted detailing as the letterforms, reinforcing a cohesive, classical texture across mixed-case settings.