Serif Normal Olban 6 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif design has sturdy, slightly calligraphic letterforms with bracketed serifs and a gently modulated stroke weight. Curves are full and rounded while terminals often finish with subtle flaring or wedge-like ends, giving the outlines a carved, inked feel rather than a strictly mechanical one. Proportions are comfortably broad, with open counters and a steady, readable rhythm across mixed-case text; italics are not shown, but the roman has a mild, humanist warmth. Numerals and capitals are bold in presence, with clear differentiation and consistent serif treatment that supports text and display sizes alike.
It performs well in long-form reading contexts such as book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts, where its open counters and balanced modulation help maintain comfortable legibility. The confident capitals also suit headings, pull quotes, and traditional packaging or labeling that benefits from a classic serif voice.
Overall, the font conveys a classic, bookish tone—confident and traditional without feeling overly delicate. Its warm modulation and slightly lively terminals suggest editorial credibility and a familiar print heritage suited to serious, reader-focused typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable serif with a touch of oldstyle warmth—aimed at producing a familiar, trustworthy text texture while still offering enough character for prominent headings.
In the sample text, the heavier round forms (like O, Q, and g) and the crisp top serifs on letters like T and E create a strong horizontal anchoring, while the modulated joins keep the texture from becoming rigid. The lowercase maintains clarity with distinct shapes and a stable baseline presence, producing an even paragraph color.