Serif Normal Ohkim 4 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, packaging, posters, classic, authoritative, literary, formal, heritage tone, strong hierarchy, display impact, editorial clarity, bracketed, beaked, sculpted, robust, ink-trap free.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and strongly bracketed wedge serifs. The forms feel sculpted and slightly condensed in their internal counters, with compact apertures and a firm, steady vertical rhythm. Capitals are broad and stately, with crisp terminals and confident curves; lowercase shows traditional proportions with a two-storey “a,” a beaked “f,” and a relatively narrow “e.” Numerals are sturdy and old-style in feel, matching the dense color and emphasizing clarity at display sizes.
This style excels in headlines and short blocks where a dense, confident typographic color is desirable, such as magazine features, book covers, and promotional posters. It can also work well for packaging and labels that aim for a traditional, premium tone, especially when set with ample leading and comfortable letterspacing.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with an editorial seriousness that reads as established and trustworthy. Its strong contrast and emphatic serifs lend a formal, bookish voice—more ceremonial than casual—suited to messages that benefit from gravitas and tradition.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, heritage serif voice with strong presence and clear typographic hierarchy. Its emphatic serifs and pronounced modulation suggest a focus on impactful reading at larger sizes while retaining familiar, text-serif letterforms for a dependable editorial feel.
Across the sample text, spacing appears generous enough to keep the heavy strokes from clogging, while the compact counters maintain a dark, consistent texture. Rounded letters keep a smooth, controlled curvature, and the serif treatment stays consistent between upper- and lowercase, reinforcing a cohesive, classic texture.