Serif Normal Onno 6 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ltt Recoleta' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, magazines, headlines, packaging, institutional, editorial, classic, literary, stately, confident, text reading, heritage tone, page color, editorial voice, bracketed, crisp, ball terminals, arched serifs, oldstyle figures.
This serif presents sturdy, compact letterforms with pronounced contrast between thick stems and finer connecting strokes. Serifs are clearly bracketed and smoothly transitioned, with a slightly sculpted, ink-trap-free feel that keeps joins clean at text sizes. The lowercase shows a moderate x-height and rounded counters, while the overall rhythm is steady and moderately tight, giving paragraphs a dark, even color. Numerals appear oldstyle with ascenders and descenders, matching the text-oriented proportions and maintaining consistent weight and contrast.
It performs well in editorial settings such as books and magazines, especially where a darker typographic color and traditional voice are desired. The weight and contrast also make it effective for headlines and pull quotes, and its formal texture fits institutional or heritage-leaning branding and packaging.
The tone is classic and editorial, with a bookish authority that feels traditional rather than decorative. Its strong weight and crisp detailing convey confidence and formality, suitable for serious, established branding and long-form reading.
The design appears aimed at a conventional text serif optimized for robust readability and a strong page presence. Its combination of bracketed serifs, controlled contrast, and oldstyle numerals suggests an intention to evoke traditional book typography while remaining assertive enough for display use.
Round characters (C, O, G, e) keep smooth bowls and controlled apertures, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) remain sturdy without becoming spiky. Terminals often finish with soft, rounded or subtly ball-like shapes that add warmth to an otherwise formal texture, and the overall spacing suggests a design intended to hold together as a dense, readable text face.