Serif Normal Ohkim 5 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, classic, authoritative, formal, literary, authority, tradition, impact, readability, bracketed, beaked, ball terminals, vertical stress, sculpted.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a strongly vertical, upright stance. Serifs are clearly bracketed with frequent beak-like terminals, giving strokes a carved, sculptural finish. Capitals are wide and steady with confident horizontals, while the lowercase shows compact, rounded bowls and distinct terminals (notably on c, e, f, r, and s). Numerals appear sturdy and traditional, with clear differentiation and weighty presence suited to prominent setting.
Best suited to headlines, decks, and other display-forward typography where its contrast and strong serifs can create a confident typographic voice. It also fits editorial applications such as magazine titles, section openers, and book-cover typography that benefits from a classic, authoritative serif texture.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, projecting authority and seriousness. Its sharp terminals and high contrast add a slightly dramatic, old-style bookish flavor that feels established rather than trendy.
The font appears designed to deliver a familiar, conventional serif voice with extra weight and contrast for impact. Its bracketed serifs and sculpted terminals suggest an intention to combine readability with a dignified, print-centric character.
The design keeps a consistent rhythm across the alphabet, balancing heavy main strokes with crisp hairlines so counters stay open at display sizes. The ampersand is conventional and weight-matched, and punctuation/dots read as firm, round elements that reinforce the bold texture.