Serif Other Oplon 1 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, packaging, posters, vintage, bookish, formal, old-style, classic revival, distinctive texture, period flavor, display versatility, bracketed, flared, pinched, calligraphic.
A decorative serif with compact proportions, crisp terminals, and pronounced bracketed serifs that often flare into small wedge-like feet. Strokes show moderate modulation, with a slightly pinched, tapered feel in joins and curves that adds a subtle calligraphic tension. Counters are relatively narrow and vertical rhythm is steady, giving the face a tight, columnar texture in text. Uppercase forms are stately and evenly weighted, while lowercase combines sturdy stems with distinctive ear- and beak-like details that keep the silhouette lively.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book interiors, pull quotes, and headline work where a traditional serif voice with extra character is desirable. It can also support vintage-leaning branding applications such as packaging, labels, and posters, especially when paired with ample leading and careful tracking.
The overall tone feels literary and period-evocative, combining a dignified, editorial presence with a mildly quirky, antiquarian twist. It reads as formal without being austere, suggesting classic printed matter and traditional signage rather than a modernist voice.
The design appears intended to offer a classic serif foundation with distinctive flared, bracketed serifs and subtly tapered stroke endings, creating a recognizable, old-fashioned texture that remains readable in paragraphs while adding personality in display sizes.
In running text the face creates a dark-but-articulated texture, with sharp serifs and tapered terminals doing much of the personality work. The numerals follow the same serifed, slightly theatrical construction, helping headlines and mixed alphanumeric settings feel stylistically unified.