Serif Normal Ofbal 11 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, print headings, invitations, classic, formal, literary, traditional, authoritative, classic text, editorial tone, formal branding, print tradition, bracketed serifs, sharp serifs, crisp, bookish.
A classic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed wedge serifs. The letterforms show a relatively vertical axis, moderate proportions, and a steady, text-oriented rhythm with clear counters and controlled curves. Uppercase shapes are stately and balanced, while the lowercase keeps compact, readable forms with sturdy stems, defined terminals, and a slightly calligraphic feel in the curved joins. Numerals and punctuation match the same refined contrast and serif treatment, giving the set a cohesive, traditional texture.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and other editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture is desirable. It also performs effectively for formal display settings—chapter titles, magazine headlines, and refined print materials—where its contrast and crisp serifs can add a dignified tone.
The overall tone is established and literary, conveying a sense of tradition and credibility. Its high-contrast strokes and sharp finishing details read as formal and editorial, with a confident, authoritative presence in headlines and a classic bookish voice in text.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, traditional serif voice with enough contrast and refinement to feel upscale, while keeping proportions and rhythm practical for conventional text and editorial composition.
Curves and round letters show careful flare into the serifs, and diagonals (such as in V/W/X) maintain a clean, disciplined geometry without becoming overly sharp. Spacing appears even and conservative, supporting a composed, conventional page color.