Serif Normal Ohbav 15 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oso Serif' by Adobe and 'PF Adamant Pro' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazine, posters, authoritative, traditional, scholarly, confident, legibility, presence, classic tone, editorial utility, sturdy color, bracketed, robust, high-ink, rounded serifs, open counters.
This serif displays sturdy, bracketed serifs and a solid, dark color on the page, with relatively even stroke modulation and rounded internal joins. Proportions lean broad, giving capitals a stable footprint and making the lowercase feel spacious rather than tight. Terminals are mostly squared-off and weighty, while curves (notably in C, G, S, and the bowls of b/d/p/q) are smooth and generously rounded, helping counters stay open. Numerals and punctuation match the heavy, grounded construction, keeping a consistent rhythm in continuous text.
Well-suited to headlines and editorial typography where a strong, classic serif voice is desired. It can also serve in book and magazine settings, particularly for display sizes or short-form reading where its weighty texture and sturdy serifs help anchor the page.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a bookish, institutional feel. Its strong presence reads confident and practical rather than delicate or ornamental, lending a familiar editorial character.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, dependable serif look with a darker typographic color and broad proportions, prioritizing clarity and presence in both display and reading contexts.
In the sample text, the dense typographic color and generous widths produce a steady, emphatic texture that remains clear at larger sizes. The shapes favor legibility through open apertures and sturdy serifs, with a classic, conventional structure throughout.