Serif Normal Ohrat 6 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, packaging, literary, classic, old-style, humanist, warm, readability, traditional voice, print texture, approachable tone, editorial utility, bracketed, calligraphic, inked, soft, lively.
A conventional serif with softly bracketed serifs and gently modulated strokes that read as lightly inked rather than mechanically uniform. Curves are round and full, with subtly irregular terminals and a slightly lively baseline rhythm that keeps the texture from feeling rigid. Proportions are traditional with moderate caps, a normal x-height, and open counters that remain clear in paragraph settings. Numerals and lowercase share the same warm, bookish tone, with rounded forms and understated contrast.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for literary headlines, pull quotes, and packaging or labeling that benefits from an established, trustworthy voice with a touch of handmade character.
The overall tone feels literary and familiar—classic without being severe. Its slight roughness and calligraphic undertone add warmth, suggesting printed pages, editorial tradition, and an approachable seriousness rather than a sleek or clinical voice.
The design appears intended to provide a familiar, readable serif for conventional text composition, while introducing subtle, ink-like irregularities to avoid a sterile feel. It aims for versatility across paragraphs and larger sizes, balancing classic proportions with a gentle, human touch.
In text, the color is even and sturdy, while small idiosyncrasies in curves and serif joins add character at display sizes. Rounded punctuation and soft entry/exit strokes help maintain a continuous, readable flow across lines.