Serif Normal Olban 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cooper BT' by Bitstream, 'Periodico' by Emtype Foundry, 'Forrest' by Fenotype, 'Amasis' by Monotype, and 'Cooper BT' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, essays, publishing, classic, bookish, traditional, literary, formal, readability, traditionality, literary tone, print text, editorial voice, bracketed, transitional, oldstyle, calligraphic, robust.
This serif typeface shows bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a sturdy, text-forward build. Curves are full and slightly softened, with terminals that often finish in subtle wedges or teardrop-like shapes. Uppercase forms feel stable and traditional, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with clear counters and a conventional, readable skeleton. The overall color is even, with confident verticals and gently tapered joins that keep the texture lively without becoming sharp or spiky.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books, editorial layouts, and magazine features where a familiar serif texture is desirable. It can also serve for chapter titles, pull quotes, and classic branding applications that benefit from a traditional, print-rooted presence.
The tone is classic and bookish, suggesting editorial tradition and printed-page familiarity. Its rounded finishing details and measured contrast give it a warm, composed voice—more literary than corporate—suited to serious but approachable reading.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a warm, slightly calligraphic finish, prioritizing readability and an established, literary feel. Its balanced proportions and moderated contrast aim to provide a comfortable reading rhythm while preserving traditional serif character.
Numerals appear oldstyle-like in spirit, with varied proportions and a less rigid, lining-figure uniformity that adds a typographic, print-oriented character. The sample text shows strong word-shape consistency at larger sizes, and the capitals pair comfortably with the lowercase without feeling overly decorative.