Serif Normal Oldun 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, traditional, formal, refined, readability, editorial tone, traditional voice, body text, bracketed, moderate serif, texty, bookish, open counters.
This serif typeface shows traditional proportions with bracketed serifs and softly tapered strokes. Curves are smooth and moderately contrasted, with crisp terminals that remain rounded enough to feel book-oriented rather than decorative. The lowercase has a steady rhythm and open counters, while ascenders and descenders are clearly expressed without becoming exaggerated. Numerals and capitals feel balanced and even, supporting consistent color in paragraph settings.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a conventional serif voice is desired. It also fits reports, academic material, and brand communications that benefit from a traditional, dependable typographic presence.
The overall tone is classic and literary, evoking familiar book typography and editorial polish. It reads as calm and trustworthy, with a refined, slightly old-style warmth rather than a sharp or modern edge.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and familiar letterforms, delivering an established, print-classic feel with controlled contrast and stable spacing.
Capital forms are stately and stable, and the lowercase includes recognizable, traditional details such as a two-storey “g” and compact, well-contained bowls. Spacing appears comfortable for text, helping maintain clarity across longer lines.