Serif Normal Orjo 14 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acreva' by Andfonts, 'Delvona' by Great Studio, 'Accia Piano' by Mint Type, 'Acta Pro' and 'Ysobel' by Monotype, 'Orbi' and 'Selina' by ParaType, and 'Captione' by Zafara Studios (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, brand marks, classic, authoritative, formal, literary, stately, traditional voice, strong emphasis, editorial impact, formal branding, bracketed, teardrop terminals, ball terminals, vertical stress, crisp.
This typeface is a robust serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and a predominantly vertical stress. Serifs are bracketed and sharply finished, giving strokes a crisp, engraved feel without becoming slab-like. Capitals are wide and steady with strong, sculpted curves (notably in C, G, O, and Q), while the lowercase shows compact, weighty forms with rounded bowls, a two-storey a, and a distinctive g with a prominent ear. Terminals often resolve into teardrop or ball-like shapes, and the numerals are solid and traditional, with clear, sturdy silhouettes suited to emphasis.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short editorial passages where a strong typographic voice is desired. It can work well for book covers, cultural or institutional communications, and branding that benefits from a classic, authoritative serif, especially at medium to large sizes where its contrast and detailing can be appreciated.
The overall tone is traditional and institutional, projecting seriousness and confidence. Its weight and contrast add a sense of ceremony and editorial gravitas, suggesting bookish refinement rather than casual friendliness.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, time-tested serif voice with extra weight and contrast for impact. It balances crisp, bracketed serifs with rounded terminals to maintain legibility while emphasizing a formal, editorial character.
In text, the heavy color and tight internal counters create a strong, dense rhythm that reads as emphatic and display-leaning. The mix of crisp serifs and rounded terminals adds a slightly old-style warmth to an otherwise formal presence.