Serif Normal Olbur 8 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, headlines, print, institutional, traditional, academic, stately, trustworthy, readability, authority, heritage, hierarchy, print focus, bracketed, transitional, robust, crisp, ink-trap free.
A robust serif with bracketed serifs, sturdy stems, and moderately flared terminals that create a confident, carved-in feel. Curves are broad and smooth, with controlled modulation and clean joins, producing a steady, readable rhythm in text. Uppercase forms are wide and stable with strong horizontals, while lowercase shows compact bowls and clear counters; overall spacing reads slightly generous, helping the bold color stay even across lines. Numerals are solid and classic in proportion, matching the text weight and maintaining consistent baseline and cap alignment.
Works well for editorial typography—articles, reports, and book interiors—where a strong serif presence is desirable. It can also carry subheads and headlines when a traditional, credible voice is needed, especially in print and brand systems that prioritize clarity and heritage.
The tone is conventional and authoritative, evoking familiar book and newspaper typography. Its heavy, grounded shapes feel dependable and formal without becoming ornate, making it suitable for serious, information-forward communication.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with extra weight for emphasis and strong on-page presence, balancing classic proportions with a darker typographic color for confident reading and hierarchy.
Details like the firm serifs, rounded shoulders, and restrained contrast keep the texture cohesive at paragraph sizes. The design emphasizes clarity over display quirks, with recognizable letterforms and a stable, classic silhouette.