Serif Normal Ofgas 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, literary, classic, bookish, friendly, warm, traditional, readability, editorial tone, traditional voice, human warmth, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, oldstyle, soft.
A softly modeled serif with bracketed, slightly flared terminals and moderate stroke modulation. The shapes lean oldstyle, with rounded joins, gently tapered stems, and a subtle handwritten influence that keeps counters open and forms lively without becoming decorative. Capitals are sturdy and slightly wide with calm proportions, while lowercase shows smooth curves and a readable rhythm; the overall texture is even and comfortable in continuous text. Numerals and punctuation follow the same softened, traditional construction, maintaining a cohesive color across lines.
Well suited for editorial and long-form reading—books, magazines, essays, and general publishing—where a conventional serif texture and comfortable rhythm are desired. It can also work for headings and pull quotes when a traditional, slightly personable voice is appropriate.
The font conveys a classic, bookish tone with a warm, approachable character. Its softened serifs and gentle modulation feel traditional rather than formal, suggesting familiarity and comfort while still reading as credible and established.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with an oldstyle, gently calligraphic flavor, aiming for readability and a familiar, literary tone rather than high-contrast elegance or rigid precision.
In text, the letterspacing and interior counters produce a steady, moderately dark typographic color, and the slightly flared terminals help prevent forms from feeling mechanical. The design’s subtle irregularities add personality, making it suitable when a conventional serif needs a touch of human warmth.