Serif Normal Ohkum 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ltt Recoleta' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazines, posters, classic, authoritative, institutional, literary, readability, authority, traditional tone, space economy, bracketed, oldstyle, compact, sturdy, crisp.
This serif design has compact proportions with a sturdy, dark color and clear, bracketed serifs. Strokes show moderate contrast and largely vertical stress, with rounded joins and subtly tapered terminals that keep counters open despite the weight. The overall rhythm is tight and controlled, with slightly condensed capitals and steady spacing that supports headline-scale setting while remaining coherent in text.
It performs well in headlines, subheads, and editorial typography where a dense, confident texture is desirable. The consistent serifs and controlled contrast also make it suitable for longer-form reading in print-oriented layouts, such as magazines and book interiors, particularly at sizes where its darker tone helps maintain emphasis.
The font conveys a traditional, editorial tone with an assertive presence. Its compact, weighty forms feel established and reliable, lending a formal, print-oriented character suited to serious or heritage-leaning communication.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional serif with a compact footprint and strong typographic color. It aims to deliver a traditional reading experience while providing enough weight and presence for display use in editorial and institutional contexts.
Capitals present a strong, engraved-like solidity, while the lowercase maintains a readable, conventional structure with round i-dots and straightforward, workmanlike details. Numerals are robust and evenly colored, aligning visually with the heavy text weight shown in the specimen.