Serif Normal Ofrih 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, newspapers, reports, traditional, literary, formal, academic, readability, print tradition, editorial utility, classic tone, typographic neutrality, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, diagonal stress, calligraphic, humanist.
This is a conventional text serif with bracketed serifs, gently tapered terminals, and moderate stroke modulation that suggests a broad-nib/calligraphic influence. Curves show a subtle diagonal stress, and the joins are smooth rather than mechanical, producing a steady, bookish rhythm. Capitals are sturdy and balanced with classic proportions, while the lowercase features familiar text-face details such as a two-storey a and g, a compact, slightly curved ear on g, and a single-storey-like, gently hooked j. Numerals appear oldstyle (ranging in height with ascenders/descenders), with soft, rounded forms and clear differentiation between similar shapes.
Well-suited to book typography and other long-form editorial settings where a classic serif voice is desired. It should also work comfortably for reports, academic or institutional documents, and print-style branding that benefits from a traditional text-face presence.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, evoking printed pages, established institutions, and long-form reading. Its shapes feel calm and authoritative without becoming ornate, giving it a dependable, edited-for-print character.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose reading serif that balances classic proportions with enough modulation and bracketed serifs to feel rooted in print tradition. Its likely goal is clear, comfortable text setting with a conventional, authoritative tone rather than overt stylistic display.
In the sample text, word shapes remain cohesive at larger sizes, and the serifs contribute to a stable baseline and consistent horizontal flow. The design favors familiar, time-tested letterforms over sharp geometric gestures, keeping emphasis on readability and typographic neutrality.