Serif Normal Ohkan 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Tundra' by FontFont; 'Periodica' by Mint Type; 'Aelita', 'Hyperon', and 'Orbi' by ParaType; and 'Capitolina' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, long-form, print reading, academic, traditional, literary, authoritative, formal, text setting, classic tone, readability, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, robust, readable.
A robust text serif with bracketed serifs and softly rounded joins that keep the letterforms sturdy and even in dense settings. Strokes show moderate modulation and a slightly calligraphic undercurrent, with rounded terminals and occasional ball terminals that add warmth. Proportions are classical and steady, with open counters and a confident, slightly condensed rhythm in the capitals. The numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and descenders that blend naturally into running text.
Well-suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and other long-form reading where a stable, traditional serif texture is desirable. It can also support formal communication, reports, and academic material, and its sturdy shapes make it effective for headings and subheads when a classic voice is needed.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, conveying authority without feeling sharp or austere. Rounded details and generous shaping give it a hospitable, approachable seriousness suited to long-form reading. It reads as established and editorial—more classic than trendy.
Designed to provide a conventional, dependable reading experience with a classic serif vocabulary, balancing firmness and warmth. The oldstyle numerals and rounded finishing details suggest an emphasis on literary text setting and comfortable paragraph color rather than display-driven novelty.
The italic is not shown; the sample demonstrates strong texture and consistent spacing in paragraphs. The lowercase has a familiar text-family color, while capitals remain prominent and dignified, making it suitable for mixed-case titling as well as body copy.