Serif Normal Ollam 6 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, classic, bookish, formal, literary, vintage, readability, editorial tone, classic utility, print texture, space efficiency, bracketed, oldstyle, ink-trap feel, crisp, compact.
This serif shows compact proportions with a relatively tight footprint and moderate stroke modulation. Serifs are clearly bracketed and slightly flared, with small wedge-like terminals that read as firmly traditional rather than geometric. Curves are smooth but not overly refined, and several joins and terminals have a subtly notched, ink-trap-like articulation that adds texture at display sizes. Counters are moderately open, verticals feel steady, and the overall rhythm is even, giving the design a dependable text-face structure with a slightly rugged finish.
Well suited to editorial design, book and magazine typography, and other long-form reading where a familiar serif texture is desirable. Its compact build can help in space-conscious layouts, while the slightly distinctive terminal treatment can add personality in headings, pull quotes, packaging, and brand typography that aims for a classic, print-rooted feel.
The tone is traditional and bookish, with a mild vintage flavor reminiscent of printed pages and editorial typography. It feels serious and legible, but the slightly cut-in terminals and sturdy shapes add a hint of character that keeps it from feeling purely academic. Overall it conveys a composed, literary voice suited to established brands and long-form reading contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with reliable readability, borrowing from oldstyle traditions while adding subtle, practical detailing at joins and terminals for a slightly more robust, printed impression. It prioritizes consistent rhythm and clear forms, aiming to serve both body text and restrained display use without becoming decorative.
Capitals carry a restrained presence with clear, classical proportions, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, practical texture in lines of text. Numerals appear straightforward and readable, matching the same serif treatment and compact spacing logic seen in the letters. The sample paragraph suggests stable word shapes and a dark-enough color for comfortable continuous reading.