Serif Normal Osfa 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artusi' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book display, headlines, branding, packaging, classic, refined, literary, formal, classic text voice, editorial polish, refined display, bracketed, sculpted, calligraphic, crisp, balanced.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, tapered terminals and bracketed serifs that read as crisp and sculpted rather than heavy. Strokes show a pronounced thick–thin modulation with relatively fine hairlines, producing an elegant rhythm across text. Proportions feel traditional with moderate ascenders/descenders, and the letterforms maintain an upright, steady posture. Curves are smoothly modeled and counters stay open, while joins and serifs add a slightly calligraphic snap that gives the design a polished, editorial finish.
This face is well suited to editorial headlines, book jackets, and pull quotes where its contrast and serifs can provide a premium, literary voice. It can also support branding and packaging that aim for a classic, high-end impression, especially when paired with ample whitespace and careful typesetting.
The overall tone is classic and refined, evoking book typography and magazine display. Its strong contrast and keen terminals add a sense of formality and sophistication without feeling ornate. The texture on the page is confident and literary, suited to conveying authority and taste.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, high-contrast serif voice with a refined print-like texture—balancing sharp detail and smooth curvature to feel authoritative and elegant in display and larger text settings.
In the samples, the boldness comes more from contrast and shape than from mass, so it benefits from comfortable sizes and generous spacing where hairlines can stay clear. The figures appear oldstyle-influenced in feel, blending smoothly with the lowercase and contributing to a traditional text color.