Serif Normal Ollob 13 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, branding, classic, bookish, formal, literary, trusted, readability, tradition, editorial tone, print-like, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, soft curves, rounded terminals.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs and gently modulated strokes, giving it a smooth, connected rhythm rather than a rigid, mechanical feel. Capitals are broad and stately with clear internal counters, while the lowercase shows oldstyle influence with soft curves and an angled stress impression. The serifs are not sharp or slabby; they taper subtly and join stems with noticeable bracketing. Letterforms like the two-storey “a” and “g,” the open-bowled “e,” and the slightly splayed joins contribute to a warm, readable texture at text sizes.
Well-suited for long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where an even, comfortable text color is important. It also fits academic and professional documents, and can support branding that aims for heritage, credibility, or literary character—especially in headings paired with simpler body typography.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a quiet formality suited to editorial and institutional settings. It reads as familiar and trustworthy, evoking printed literature and traditional typography rather than a contemporary or experimental mood.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable serif that delivers a familiar printed-text feel. Its softened details and bracketed serifs suggest an emphasis on comfortable reading and a timeless, broadly applicable tone rather than display-only styling.
Spacing appears moderately generous, helping the face stay legible in continuous text. Numerals are sturdy and text-friendly, with clear differentiation and a slightly traditional silhouette that matches the serif language of the letters.