Serif Normal Ofbal 12 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, publishing, longform, classic, bookish, formal, traditional, authoritative, readability, tradition, editorial clarity, text economy, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, diagonal stress, open counters, moderate terminals.
This serif typeface shows sturdy, bracketed serifs and a measured, medium-contrast stroke pattern that reads clearly without feeling razor-sharp. Curves exhibit a gentle diagonal stress, with rounded joins and softly tapered terminals that keep the texture even in paragraph settings. Proportions are conventional and slightly compact in the lowercase, with open counters and a steady rhythm across words. The numerals include oldstyle figures that align comfortably with lowercase text, reinforcing a continuous, literary color on the page.
It is well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where an even typographic color and conventional detailing support comfortable scanning. It also fits institutional and academic materials, reports, and other contexts that benefit from a traditional serif voice in headings and body copy.
The overall tone is classical and bookish, with a composed, editorial voice. It suggests tradition and authority rather than display flair, making it feel familiar, dependable, and slightly formal.
The design intention appears to be a conventional text serif optimized for sustained readability, aiming for an even rhythm, familiar letterforms, and a quietly authoritative presence across paragraphs and mixed content including numerals.
Capitals are balanced and reserved, with clean, confident serifs and restrained shaping. The lowercase shows a traditional two-storey “a” and a curved “t” with a subtle foot, contributing to an established, text-first character.