Serif Normal Onba 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acreva' by Andfonts, 'Kangmas' by Azzam Ridhamalik, 'Felice' by Nootype, and 'Abril Titling' and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, headlines, branding, traditional, confident, vintage, warm, readability, authority, heritage, headline impact, classic tone, bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, soft tapering, ink-trap-like joins, dark color.
A robust serif with bracketed, softly tapered serifs and rounded terminals that keep the texture lively and approachable. The stroke modulation is noticeable but not delicate, and the overall color on the page is dark and even, producing strong word shapes. Counters are generally open, with compact joins and subtly bulbous curves that add a slightly vintage, bookish character.
Well-suited for editorial design, book and magazine typography, and brand systems that want a classic, trustworthy serif presence. It performs especially well in headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short-to-medium passages where a darker, more emphatic text color is desirable. It can also work for packaging, signage, and identity applications that benefit from a traditional, slightly vintage tone.
This typeface feels traditional and assertive, with a confident, slightly old-world tone. Its sturdy presence and rounded serif detailing give it a friendly, editorial warmth rather than a sharp or minimalist mood.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with enough weight and softness to remain readable while projecting authority. Its rounded serif treatment and substantial strokes suggest it is meant to hold up well in prominent settings and maintain a familiar, literary feel.
The caps have a stately, slightly compact feel with generous bracketing at the serifs, while the lowercase maintains clear, rounded forms that keep text from feeling overly severe. Numerals share the same sturdy, traditional construction, matching the typeface’s overall solidity and rhythm.