Serif Humanist Osla 9 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, branding, packaging, invitations, classic, literary, warm, friendly, vintage, readability, heritage, human touch, classic tone, bracketed, calligraphic, lively, soft, texty.
A calligraphic serif with bracketed serifs, gently flared terminals, and moderate stroke modulation. The letterforms show rounded joins and slightly irregular, hand-influenced contours that keep the texture lively without looking distressed. Counters are open and the rhythm is steady, while small details—like angled entry strokes and subtly varied terminal shapes—add warmth and movement. Figures appear old-style in feel with curved shoulders and modest contrast, matching the text color of the alphabet.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book and long-form reading contexts, and print pieces that benefit from a warm traditional voice. It can also support branding, packaging, and display lines where a classic serif with a human touch is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and approachable, with a bookish, old-world flavor. Its warm modulation and softened serifs suggest craftsmanship and a human presence rather than a strict, engineered look, making it feel inviting and slightly nostalgic.
The design appears intended to evoke an old-style, calligraphic serif tradition while staying readable and versatile. Its moderate contrast and bracketed serifs aim for comfortable text color, with just enough hand-shaped detail to add personality in headings and pull quotes.
In the sample text, the font maintains a consistent, even gray at larger paragraph sizes while keeping distinctive character details. The lowercase shows a lively baseline feel and the uppercase carries a dignified, classical presence without becoming overly formal.