Serif Normal Ohdiv 4 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, academic, classic, bookish, warm, traditional, literary, readability, editorial tone, traditional voice, comfortable texture, bracketed, robust, readable, softened, oldstyle.
A robust serif with softly bracketed terminals and rounded joins that give the letterforms a slightly cushioned, ink-friendly feel. Strokes show moderate modulation without sharp hairlines, and the serifs read as traditional rather than geometric, with gently flared ends. Counters are open and the rhythm is steady, while details like the curved leg on R, the angled tail on Q, and the two-storey a and g reinforce a conventional text-seriffed structure. Numerals are sturdy and clear, matching the overall softness and weight distribution of the letters.
Well-suited to extended reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where an even, traditional texture is desired. It can also support academic or institutional typography, and performs nicely for headlines or pull quotes when a warm, classic serif voice is needed.
The font conveys a classic, bookish tone with a friendly warmth rather than strict formality. Its softened serif treatment and even texture suggest comfortable long-form reading and a familiar editorial voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif optimized for clarity and a steady reading rhythm, pairing traditional proportions with slightly softened detailing to feel approachable and dependable on the page.
The spacing and proportions create a calm, even color in paragraph settings, with distinct silhouettes that help character recognition. Curves are generously drawn and corners are subtly rounded, reducing brittleness at larger sizes while maintaining a traditional serif presence.