Serif Normal Ohgil 4 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titling, posters, branding, formal, authoritative, traditional, literary, classic display, print emphasis, institutional tone, strong legibility, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, vertical stress, oldstyle influence, robust.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and strongly bracketed serifs. The forms show a distinctly vertical stress, with rounded joins and occasional ball-like terminals that soften the otherwise weighty color. Proportions are conventional with steady cap height and a moderate x-height, while counters remain open enough to keep dense text from collapsing. Stroke endings and serifs feel sculpted rather than sharp, giving the letterforms a slightly oldstyle-influenced texture despite the strong weight.
This style is well-suited to headlines and subheads where a strong, classic serif voice is needed. It also works for editorial display, book covers, and titling that benefits from a traditional, print-forward feel. For branding, it fits organizations seeking an established, trustworthy tone.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking printed literature and institutional communication. Its heavy, confident presence reads as serious and established, with just enough warmth in the curves and terminals to avoid feeling austere.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading experience with a firm, high-impact presence for display sizes. It balances classic proportions and bracketed serifs with substantial stroke weight to create strong emphasis without departing from familiar text-serif conventions.
In the sample text, the font produces a dark, even typographic color with clear word shapes, especially in capitals. The numerals and punctuation match the same sturdy, serifed character, supporting a cohesive, classic page texture.