Serif Normal Ohkay 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, magazines, branding, classic, bookish, authoritative, traditional, warm, text robustness, traditional voice, print readability, editorial utility, bracketed, robust, compact, rounded, ink-trap hint.
A sturdy serif with bracketed, wedge-like terminals and a compact, weighty texture. Strokes show clear modulation without becoming delicate, and the joins feel slightly rounded, giving forms a softened, ink-on-paper character. Counters are moderately open, with a relatively large x-height and short ascenders/descenders that keep lines dense and economical. The rhythm is steady and traditional, with subtly tapered ends and a gentle, oldstyle-like presence across both capitals and lowercase.
Well suited to editorial layouts, book and long-form reading, and magazine typography where a firm, traditional serif voice is desired. Its heavy, compact color also makes it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and institutional or heritage-leaning branding where clarity and gravitas matter.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting authority and familiarity rather than sharp modernity. Its rounded joins and confident serifs add warmth, suggesting print heritage and editorial seriousness. In display sizes it feels earnest and traditional, while in text it reads as grounded and dependable.
Likely designed to provide a traditional text serif feel with extra robustness for strong printing and confident emphasis. The combination of moderate contrast, compact proportions, and softened detailing suggests an aim for readable, economical setting while preserving a classic, authoritative tone.
The numerals and capitals carry a slightly condensed, robust posture that reinforces a strong headline color. Curved letters show softened terminals and subtle flare, which can add charm but also increases visual density in tight settings. The ampersand and punctuation in the sample text match the same sturdy, bracketed logic, keeping the set cohesive.