Serif Normal Onpa 15 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ltt Recoleta' by Latinotype and 'Bogue' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazines, branding, traditional, authoritative, bookish, formal, readability, credibility, editorial focus, classic tone, strong hierarchy, bracketed, robust, ink-trap feel, soft terminals, high readability.
A robust serif with generously rounded, bracketed serifs and a confident, weighty color on the page. Strokes show moderate modulation, with smooth joins and slightly cupped or flared terminals that add warmth without feeling decorative. Counters are open and proportions are broad, giving capitals a stable, stately presence and keeping lowercase forms clear at text sizes. The overall rhythm is steady and conventional, with careful curvature in bowls and shoulders and a subtly softened, ink-friendly edge in details.
Well-suited to editorial typography where strong hierarchy is needed, performing confidently in headlines and subheads while remaining comfortable for longer reading in paragraphs. It fits print-oriented layouts such as magazines, books, and reports, and can support branding that aims for tradition, credibility, and permanence.
The tone is classic and editorial, projecting authority and reliability in the way traditional book serifs do. Its sturdy shapes and warm bracketing lend a familiar, institutional feel suited to serious or heritage-forward communication. The overall impression is confident and readable rather than delicate or experimental.
The design intent appears to be a conventional, strongly voiced text serif that balances traditional book typography cues with sturdy, contemporary robustness. It prioritizes legibility and a consistent reading rhythm while providing enough weight and presence for display use in editorial settings.
The numerals appear sturdy and well-matched to the letterforms, with rounded shapes that maintain the same dense texture as the text. Spacing in the sample reads even, helping paragraphs form a consistent typographic “gray” with clear word shapes and strong emphasis in headings.