Serif Normal Oldak 15 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newspapers, academic, classic, formal, literary, scholarly, space economy, text readability, traditional tone, editorial utility, signature detail, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, crisp, high-shouldered, compact.
This serif typeface shows compact proportions with a relatively tall x-height and a tight, efficient rhythm. Strokes are clean and moderately contrasted, with bracketed serifs and pointed, slightly flared terminals that give the outlines a crisp, engraved feel without becoming decorative. Curves are firm and controlled, counters are fairly open for the width, and joins stay sharp; overall spacing appears on the tight side, reinforcing a condensed, text-forward texture. The italics are not shown; all samples appear upright and consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
It fits well in text-heavy settings such as books, essays, and academic material where a compact measure and steady texture are useful. The narrow set and tall x-height also make it practical for editorial layouts, captions, and space-conscious typography where maintaining a classic serif voice is important.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a distinctly editorial, bookish presence. Its crisp serifs and compact color convey seriousness and restraint, suggesting established print conventions rather than casual or trendy styling.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, readable serif for extended text while maximizing economy of space through compact widths and a tall lowercase. Subtle internal detailing provides a recognizable voice without compromising a disciplined, text-centric structure.
Several glyphs display distinctive internal detailing (notably in the Q and O forms) that adds a subtle ornamental signature while keeping the broader system conventional. Numerals match the compact set and feel suited to running text, with clear, sturdy forms that align with the font’s restrained contrast and sharp finishing.