Serif Normal Ofbab 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, magazines, academic, classic, bookish, formal, traditional, readability, tradition, editorial tone, text durability, typographic neutrality, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, robust, warm.
A conventional text serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and a steady, moderately modulated stroke. The letterforms show a slightly calligraphic construction with rounded joins and gently flared terminals, producing a smooth reading rhythm. Uppercase proportions are balanced and stately, while lowercase forms are compact and sturdy with clear counters and a traditional two-storey a and g. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and descenders that align well with running text.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts, where its traditional serif structure supports comfortable text flow. It can also serve for formal headings and pull quotes when a classic, authoritative voice is desired, especially in print-oriented compositions.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting a familiar literary authority rather than a display-driven personality. Its shapes feel warm and established, suitable for refined, traditional communication where clarity and credibility matter.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional text face: prioritizing sustained readability, familiar proportions, and a calm typographic color. The inclusion of oldstyle figures suggests an emphasis on harmonious integration of numbers within continuous text.
The italic is not shown; all samples appear roman. Curves (C, G, S) are round and controlled, and the serifs avoid sharp, high-contrast delicacy, favoring durable details that stay legible at text sizes.