Serif Normal Ornu 6 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, branding, posters, authoritative, traditional, formal, literary, emphasis, tradition, readability, editorial presence, bracketed, bookish, sculpted, robust, crisp.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and clearly bracketed serifs. The letterforms show broad, confident stems, rounded bowls, and tapered joins that keep counters open despite the heavy color. Terminals are mostly sheared or wedge-like rather than blunt, and the overall rhythm feels steady and vertical with slightly compact, sturdy proportions. Numerals are weighty and clear, matching the capitals’ strong presence.
Well-suited to headlines, decks, and prominent editorial typography where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can work for book and magazine covers, institutional branding, and poster-style statements where a strong, classic texture helps anchor the layout.
The tone is classic and authoritative, with an editorial seriousness that reads as established and conventional. Its strong contrast and sturdy serifs give it a confident, traditional voice suited to institutions and long-standing brands.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional serif foundation with extra weight and contrast for emphasis, delivering a familiar literary feel while remaining forceful and highly legible at display scales.
In the text sample the font produces a dense, emphatic texture that favors display sizes and short-to-medium passages. The contrast adds sparkle at larger sizes, while the heavy stems maintain clarity and impact in headlines and pull quotes.