Serif Normal Ohgad 8 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Audela' and 'Plush' by Fontfabric and 'Basco Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, headlines, branding, traditional, bookish, confident, stately, warm, readability, heritage, authority, editorial tone, warmth, bracketed, ball terminals, robust, readable, compact serifs.
A robust serif with pronounced, bracketed serifs and a solid, even color on the page. Strokes are fairly steady with moderate thick–thin modulation, and many terminals finish in soft, rounded or ball-like shapes that temper the heaviness. The uppercase forms feel broad and stable, while the lowercase shows clear, open counters and a slightly chunky rhythm that reads well at text sizes. Numerals are sturdy and traditional in proportion, matching the strong baseline presence and consistent spacing.
Well-suited for editorial layouts, books, and long-form reading where a strong serif presence and steady rhythm help maintain clarity. It can also support headlines and pull quotes that need a confident, traditional voice, and works for branding contexts aiming for heritage, trust, or academic tone.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting authority without feeling sharp or austere. Rounded terminals and generous curves add warmth, giving it a friendly, old-style sensibility that still feels composed and formal.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif with extra weight and softened terminals to create emphasis while staying comfortable in continuous text. It aims to deliver a dependable, classical texture that scales from body copy to display without losing its composed character.
The face maintains a consistent, weighty texture across mixed-case settings, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (for example, the compact lowercase forms versus the more monumental capitals). Its combination of firm serifs and softened endings creates a balanced voice suited to extended reading as well as assertive headings.