Serif Normal Ofbof 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, body copy, academic, corporate, classic, bookish, formal, authoritative, traditional, readability, tradition, versatility, text setting, stability, bracketed, oldstyle, rounded, readable, balanced.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and softly rounded joins that give the outlines a slightly warm, oldstyle flavor. Strokes show moderate contrast with smooth transitions, and the letters maintain an even, steady rhythm in text. Uppercase proportions are restrained and fairly wide, with clear internal counters; the lowercase is compact and sturdy, with a two-storey a and g, a rounded e with a modest aperture, and a gently arched r. Numerals are lining and proportionally spaced, matching the text color and not overly condensed.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, reports, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture is desired. It can also support more formal brand communications, program notes, and print collateral that benefits from a traditional, established typographic voice.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking familiar book typography and institutional print. Its calm contrast and softened serif treatment feel dependable rather than flashy, lending a quietly literary, established voice.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes clarity and consistent texture over display eccentricity. Its moderate contrast, bracketed serifs, and classic lowercase construction suggest an aim to provide comfortable readability and a conventional, trustworthy tone across a broad range of print-like settings.
Text samples show consistent spacing and stable color across mixed case, with punctuation and capitals sitting comfortably alongside the lowercase. The design leans toward legibility at reading sizes, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (such as I/J and O/Q) through distinctive serifing and tails.