Serif Normal Ohbez 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Tisa' and 'FF Tisa Paneuropean' by FontFont, 'Askan' by Hoftype, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, and 'Calicanto' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, academic, traditional, scholarly, trustworthy, formal, readability, authority, classic tone, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, robust, compact, crisp.
A sturdy serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a compact, authoritative build. Strokes are fairly even with modest modulation, giving a strong, printed texture rather than a delicate one. The face shows generous, rounded counters and a slightly condensed feel in the capitals, while lowercase forms read solid and stable with clear, conventional proportions. Terminals often finish with subtle curves or ball-like endings, and the overall rhythm is consistent and blocky without feeling slab-like.
Well suited to editorial layouts, book or report typography, and institutional or academic materials where a dependable serif voice is needed. The robust weight and compact forms also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and brand marks that want a traditional, authoritative feel without becoming ornate.
The tone is classic and institutional, evoking books, academia, and established editorial brands. Its weight and crisp serifs convey seriousness and reliability, with just enough curvature in the terminals to feel warm rather than severe. Overall it reads as confident, traditional, and geared toward long-form communication.
The design appears intended as a conventional, workhorse serif with a strong presence and consistent text color, balancing readability with a formal, established character. It prioritizes clarity, sturdiness, and familiar letterforms for broad editorial and publishing contexts.
Numerals are heavy and highly legible with old-style-influenced shaping cues (notably in the curved forms), matching the text color of the letters. The sample text shows dense, even spacing and a strong typographic “color,” suggesting the design is optimized for continuous reading and headline use where a firm presence is desired.