Serif Normal Olraw 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ausgen' by Andfonts and 'AG Book W1G' by Berthold (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, packaging, posters, branding, bookish, confident, traditional, friendly, sturdy, readability, traditional tone, strong presence, approachability, bracketed, rounded, softened, compact, lively.
A sturdy serif with heavy, even strokes and softly rounded joins that keep counters open and shapes readable. Serifs are clearly bracketed and slightly flared, giving terminals a traditional, carved feel without becoming sharp. Curves are broad and smooth (notably in C, G, O, and S), while verticals stay firm, producing a steady rhythm in text. The lowercase shows a substantial, compact build with a single-storey g and a robust, rounded a; figures are weighty and highly legible, with oldstyle-like curvature in some forms and strong, simple construction overall.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book or magazine typography, and other reading-forward settings where a traditional serif texture is desired. Its heavy presence and clear letterforms also make it effective for headlines, packaging, and brand wordmarks that need a classic, trustworthy tone.
The tone is classic and dependable, with a warm, slightly informal friendliness coming from its rounded edges and generous shapes. It feels authoritative without being severe, evoking a familiar book-and-editorial voice that reads as straightforward and approachable.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif voice with extra weight for strong typographic color, pairing traditional bracketed serifs with softened, rounded construction to keep the overall feel approachable and highly legible.
In the sample text, the dense color and large serifs create strong presence and stable lines, especially in headings and short blocks. The capitals are broad and confident, while the lowercase maintains a consistent texture that supports continuous reading at larger sizes.