Serif Normal Ohnod 12 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary branding, academic publishing, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, text readability, classical tone, editorial utility, traditional typography, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, ball terminals, calligraphic stress, generous counters.
A traditional serif with crisp bracketed serifs, pronounced thick–thin modulation, and a steady, bookish rhythm. Strokes show calligraphic stress and tapered joins, while curves are smooth and full with open interior counters. Capitals feel balanced and stately, and the lowercase combines sturdy stems with softly rounded bowls and occasional ball terminals, creating a refined texture in text. Figures appear oldstyle (with ascenders/descenders), reinforcing a classical, text-first character.
Well-suited to book typography, magazines, and other editorial settings where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also support institutional or literary branding and printed matter that benefits from a formal, established tone, especially when text includes frequent numerals.
The overall tone is established and literary, with a formal, trustworthy voice that suits long-form reading. Its high-contrast detailing and traditional construction lend an editorial seriousness without feeling ornate or decorative.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that prioritizes familiar reading patterns and a classical typographic voice. Its proportions and detailing suggest a focus on producing an elegant, authoritative page color in continuous text while remaining composed in display sizes.
In the text sample, the face maintains clear word shapes and an even baseline despite the contrast, producing a familiar page color typical of conventional book serifs. The presence of oldstyle numerals gives running text and mixed alphanumeric content a more traditional, integrated look.