Serif Normal Ohkan 12 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Minion' by Adobe and 'Ragnar' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, headlines, print, classic, bookish, formal, trustworthy, traditional, readability, tradition, editorial tone, print utility, typographic stability, bracketed, oldstyle, robust, lively, sculpted.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs and softly sculpted terminals, combining moderate stroke modulation with sturdy, ink-trap-free joins. The letterforms show rounded, slightly calligraphic shaping—particularly in curves and bowls—balanced by firm verticals and confident, wedge-like serifs. Counters are comfortably open, spacing feels even, and the overall rhythm reads smoothly in continuous text while retaining a slightly lively, handcrafted edge.
Well-suited to book and magazine typography, reports, and other long-form reading where a stable, familiar text texture is desired. It also scales effectively for headlines and section titles, especially in print contexts that benefit from a classic serif voice.
The tone is classic and bookish, evoking established print tradition and editorial credibility. It feels formal without being rigid, with just enough warmth in the curves and terminals to avoid a cold, mechanical impression.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable text serif with a traditional serif vocabulary and a slightly lively, humanist surface. It aims to provide dependable paragraph color and clear letter differentiation while remaining appropriate for editorial and literary presentation.
Capitals appear stately and well-proportioned for titling, while the lowercase maintains a steady texture suited to paragraphs. Numerals match the text color closely and share the same serifed, gently modulated construction, supporting consistent typographic color across mixed content.