Serif Normal Ofbum 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, traditional, readability, text setting, traditional tone, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic.
A conventional serif with bracketed, gently tapered serifs and a calm, bookish rhythm. Strokes show moderate modulation with slightly sheared curves and softly flared terminals, giving forms a subtly calligraphic feel without becoming ornamental. Proportions read sturdy and readable, with relatively large lowercase presence and open counters in letters like a, e, and s. Numerals appear oldstyle in structure (with varying heights and some descenders), matching the text-oriented color of the alphabet.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where an even typographic color and familiar serif structure are desirable. It can also support formal documents and institutional communications that benefit from a traditional voice.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking printed literature and editorial typography. It feels trustworthy and established rather than trendy, with enough warmth in the shaping to avoid looking sterile.
The design appears intended as a dependable text serif that prioritizes clarity and a familiar printed feel, pairing moderate stroke contrast with classic, bracketed serifs for comfortable, sustained readability.
Round letters (o, c, e) keep smooth curves and balanced internal space, while capitals maintain a restrained, dignified presence with clear serifs and measured contrast. The sample text shows an even texture and stable spacing that supports extended reading.