Serif Normal Ohrat 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, longform, literary, classic, bookish, old-style, readability, print tone, traditional voice, warm texture, bracketed, robust, softened, inked, warm.
This serif shows sturdy, slightly condensed letterforms with bracketed serifs and softly rounded terminals that feel subtly “inked” rather than mechanically sharp. Strokes are moderately modulated, with a calm vertical stress and a solid, even color in text. The proportions are traditional, with a normal x-height and relatively short extenders, while counters stay open and readable. Subtle irregularities—like gently swollen joins and slightly varied stroke endings—add warmth without turning into a display texture.
It suits extended reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a consistent rhythm and comfortable serif detailing matter. The sturdy presence also works well for headings, pull quotes, and captions when a traditional, print-oriented voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a faint vintage/print flavor that suggests traditional publishing and editorial work. It feels dependable and familiar, but the softened details keep it from feeling overly formal or austere.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif optimized for comfortable reading, combining traditional proportions with subtly softened, ink-friendly details to create a warm, familiar page color.
Uppercase shapes read stately and stable, while the lowercase carries most of the personality through rounded shoulders, compact curves, and slightly heavy-looking serifs. Numerals are straightforward and legible, matching the text weight and color for seamless use in running copy.