Serif Normal Onji 15 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, packaging, classic, authoritative, traditional, scholarly, authority, readability, traditional tone, strong presence, bracketed serifs, robust, high ink, bookish, sturdy.
A sturdy serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a strong, dark color on the page. Strokes are broadly modulated with clearly emphasized verticals and softened joins, producing a steady, traditional rhythm. Counters are relatively compact and terminals are firm rather than delicate, giving letters a robust, print-forward presence. The forms lean conventional, with rounded bowls and clear, stable proportions that hold up well at larger text and display sizes.
This font works well for headlines and short blocks of copy where a strong, traditional serif voice is desired. It also fits editorial applications such as magazine titling, book-cover typography, and promotional print where a classic, weighty texture can anchor the layout.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, evoking book typography and institutional print. Its weight and dense color feel confident and emphatic, suited to serious or formal messaging rather than airy minimalism.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif look with extra visual authority through a darker, more robust build. It aims for dependable readability and a familiar editorial feel while maintaining enough weight to function confidently in display settings.
In the sample text, the heavy weight and compact counters create a strong typographic voice that reads as confident and slightly old-style in character. Numerals appear full and substantial, matching the dense texture of the letters and maintaining consistent presence alongside capitals and lowercase.