Serif Normal Olnan 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, longform reading, branding, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, readability, text setting, tradition, versatility, credibility, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, tapered, open counters.
This typeface is a conventional serif with softly bracketed serifs and moderate stroke modulation. Curves and joins show a subtly calligraphic, oldstyle influence, with tapered terminals on several lowercase forms and a steady, bookish rhythm in text. Proportions are balanced and readable, with open interior spaces and relatively generous apertures; the lowercase includes a two-storey “a” and “g,” while caps sit firmly with clear, traditional detailing. Numerals follow the same serifed, moderately contrasted construction, blending naturally into running text.
It performs well for body copy in books, essays, and editorial layouts where sustained readability and a familiar typographic voice are important. The sturdy, traditional caps also support headings and institutional or heritage-leaning branding when used at larger sizes.
The overall tone feels traditional and dependable, with a distinctly literary, print-oriented character. It communicates formality without being ornate, making it feel familiar, credible, and suited to content-forward typography.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif: familiar forms, moderate contrast, and restrained detailing aimed at producing an even, readable texture in continuous reading. Its emphasis is on clarity and typographic neutrality with just enough traditional character to feel established and print-native.
In the sample text, the face maintains an even texture and comfortable spacing, producing a calm paragraph color. Details like the angled “e” crossbar, the compact ear on “g,” and the slightly tapered strokes on letters like “r,” “y,” and “f” reinforce a classic text-serif personality.