Serif Normal Ogdol 9 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, posters, packaging, branding, vintage, bookish, sturdy, warm, crafted, readability, heritage, print feel, authority, warmth, bracketed, ball terminals, ink-trap feel, soft corners, oldstyle figures.
A robust text serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed serifs that flare softly into the stems. Curves are generously rounded and slightly squarish in places, with subtle swelling and occasional notch-like joins that give an inked, press-printed character. The capitals are broad and steady with strong horizontals, while the lowercase shows compact bowls, sturdy verticals, and a two-storey a with a single-storey g, creating a traditional, readable texture. Numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and prominent curves, matching the font’s warm, irregular rhythm.
Works well for editorial settings such as book interiors, magazine features, and pull quotes where a dark, authoritative text color is desired. The strong presence also suits posters, packaging, and heritage-leaning branding, especially when you want a traditional serif with a tactile, printed feel.
The overall tone feels vintage and literary, like a sturdy book face pulled from early-to-mid 20th century printing. Its slightly rugged contours add warmth and personality without turning decorative, suggesting an editorial voice that is confident, familiar, and approachable.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional reading serif with extra weight and a subtly hand-inked texture, balancing familiarity with a touch of rugged charm for impactful text and display use.
Serif shapes are assertive and clearly articulated, with ball-like terminals appearing in several letters and a noticeable emphasis on weight in horizontal strokes. Spacing reads even in the text sample, producing a dense, dark paragraph color suited to short-to-medium reading lengths and emphatic headlines.