Serif Normal Olgef 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alkes' by Fontfabric; 'Capita', 'Danton', and 'Marbach' by Hoftype; and 'Calicanto' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, academic, reports, classic, bookish, formal, trustworthy, traditional, readability, editorial tone, traditional serif, text setting, print feel, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, soft terminals, steady rhythm, moderate stress.
A conventional serif with bracketed, lightly flared serifs and a calm, even texture. Strokes show moderate contrast with softened joins and rounded transitions, giving the outlines a slightly warm, print-like feel rather than a razor-sharp look. The capitals are sturdy and evenly proportioned with clear, open counters, while the lowercase maintains a balanced x-height and comfortable spacing. Numerals appear oldstyle (varying heights with ascenders/descenders), reinforcing a text-oriented, classical flavor.
Well-suited to body text in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice and steady readability are desired. It also fits academic and business documents, reports, and other settings that benefit from a conventional, trustworthy typographic tone.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial—measured, dependable, and a bit bookish. It reads as formal without feeling rigid, suggesting established institutions and long-form reading rather than novelty or display theatrics.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif: conservative proportions, moderate contrast, and traditional detailing that prioritizes sustained reading and typographic neutrality over strong stylistic eccentricity.
Serifs are consistent and well-bracketed across the set, and curves (notably in C, G, S, and the bowls) lean toward gentle, humanized shaping. The sample text shows stable word color and good paragraph rhythm, with punctuation and capitals that hold up cleanly at larger sizes.