Serif Normal Ohdiv 11 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cooper BT' by Bitstream and 'Cooper BT' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, longform, print, traditional, bookish, literary, warm, trustworthy, readability, tradition, editorial voice, print stability, approachability, bracketed, robust, softened, ink-trap hint, oldstyle.
This serif shows sturdy, rounded letterforms with softly bracketed serifs and moderate, gently modulated stroke contrast. Curves are full and slightly bulbous at terminals, giving the glyphs a cushioned, ink-friendly feel rather than sharp, brittle edges. Counters are fairly open and the overall spacing reads comfortable, with capitals that feel solid and slightly wide in stance. The lowercase has a traditional build with compact joins and a steady rhythm; details like the ear and terminals lean toward rounded, slightly calligraphic shaping rather than geometric precision. Numerals are similarly robust and text-oriented, matching the serif treatment and overall color.
Well-suited to book and editorial typography where a steady, traditional serif is needed for extended reading. It also fits reports, academic or cultural publishing, and print-forward brand systems that benefit from a warm, established tone.
The tone is classic and familiar, evoking printed literature, editorial pages, and institutional materials. Its softened serifs and generous curves add warmth and approachability, while the conventional proportions keep it authoritative and easy to trust.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif with softened details that hold up in continuous reading. Its emphasis is on readability and familiar typographic voice, balancing sturdy serifs with moderated contrast for an even page texture.
In paragraph setting the face maintains a dense but even typographic color, with clear word shapes and stable baselines. The design reads more text-first than display-first, yet the sturdy capitals can still carry short headings without feeling brittle.