Serif Normal Onpu 10 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, packaging, posters, traditional, robust, authoritative, bookish, readability, heritage feel, strong presence, print texture, bracketed, rounded, softened, inked, classic.
A sturdy text serif with full, rounded forms and pronounced bracketed serifs that read as slightly softened rather than sharp. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation without becoming delicate, and terminals often end in subtle bulb-like or flared shapes. Counters are generous and the curves are broad, giving the face a solid, calm texture; the lowercase includes a two-storey “g” and compact joins that keep the rhythm dense and steady. Numerals and capitals carry the same weighty, gently sculpted treatment, producing a cohesive, print-like color in running text.
Well suited to editorial typography where a strong serif texture is desired, including magazines, book interiors, and section heads. The substantial strokes and clear shaping also make it effective for packaging, signage, and posters that benefit from a traditional serif voice with high visibility.
The overall tone is classic and dependable, with a confident, slightly old-style warmth. Its rounded serifs and substantial weight suggest a traditional, book-oriented voice that feels authoritative without becoming austere.
Likely drawn to provide a conventional text-serif foundation with extra sturdiness and warmth, balancing classic proportions with softened details for a comfortable, confident reading color. The design appears aimed at reliable performance in both display sizes and extended text while maintaining a distinctly traditional character.
The letterforms show a mild, ink-trap-like swelling at some joins and terminals, which contributes to a subtly crafted, pressed-on-page feel. Spacing appears tuned for continuous reading, with an even texture across mixed-case and a strong presence in headlines.