Serif Normal Ofleb 14 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book typography, academic, print, traditional, literary, formal, trustworthy, readability, tradition, authority, durability, text setting, bracketed, rounded, robust, sturdy, ink-trap free.
A robust serif with bracketed, softly tapered serifs and largely monoline-to-gently modulated strokes. Letterforms favor compact, slightly wide proportions with generous curves and rounded joins, giving the face a sturdy, even texture in paragraphs. Counters are open and round (notably in C, O, and e), while terminals tend to finish in small, confident serifs rather than sharp cuts. The lowercase shows a two-storey a and g, a compact e with a firm horizontal bar, and a short-armed t; numerals are substantial and readable with traditional proportions.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, magazines, and other editorial settings where a steady serif texture supports comfortable scanning. It also works for institutional communications, reports, and packaging or labels that benefit from a traditional, authoritative typographic tone.
The overall tone feels classic and bookish, with an institutional calm that reads as dependable and established. Its weight and softened details add warmth and authority, suggesting printed heritage without feeling overly delicate or ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text serif with strong readability and a solid printed color, prioritizing stability, familiarity, and durable letterforms over high delicacy or display eccentricity.
The face maintains a consistent rhythm across capitals and lowercase, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (e.g., I, J, and l) and a stable baseline presence. The heavier color and rounded bracketing help reduce brittleness at smaller sizes while keeping a conventional serif voice.