Serif Normal Olgid 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, packaging, headlines, posters, bookish, vintage, friendly, sturdy, warm, warm readability, classic tone, display impact, print feel, bracketed, rounded, soft terminals, ball terminals, calligraphic.
A robust serif with generously rounded forms and softly bracketed serifs that read as sculpted rather than sharp. Strokes are full and steady with gentle modulation, and many terminals finish in subtle teardrops or ball-like endings that add a slightly calligraphic flavor. Counters are open and the curves are broad, while the overall rhythm is lively due to varied widths and a mix of straight stems with swelling joins. Lowercase shows compact, sturdy shapes with a single-storey “g” and a round, approachable “a,” plus pronounced, rounded dots and terminals.
This face suits editorial and book-like settings where a dense, confident text color is desirable, especially for headings, pull quotes, and short-to-medium passages. Its warm, traditional character also works well for packaging, labels, and display typography that aims for a classic, crafted feel.
The design feels traditional and bookish, with a warm, slightly old-style tone that suggests print heritage. Its rounded serif treatment and soft terminals keep it friendly and approachable, avoiding a harsh or overly formal voice while still reading as established and dependable.
The font appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading experience with added warmth and personality through rounded, bracketed serifs and soft terminal details. It balances sturdiness with charm, aiming for clear forms and a distinctive, vintage-leaning texture in both text and display sizes.
Capitals appear strong and slightly decorative through the softened serif brackets and curved joins, which gives headlines a subtly emblematic presence. Numerals are heavy and straightforward, with rounded curves and consistent weight that match the text color of the letters.