Serif Normal Onba 13 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ltt Recoleta' and 'Recoleta' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial design, book text, headlines, magazine typography, brand wordmarks, editorial, traditional, bookish, confident, formal, readability, authority, classicism, hierarchy, bracketed serifs, tapered terminals, oldstyle figures, soft corners, ball terminals.
A sturdy serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and softly rounded joins that keep the heavy strokes from feeling abrupt. Contrast is moderate, with thick main stems and slightly finer connecting strokes, and the overall texture reads dense but even. Capitals are broad and stable with clear triangular serifs, while the lowercase shows compact, rounded bowls and a two-storey “a,” producing a familiar text rhythm. Numerals appear oldstyle (ranging), with varied heights and gentle curves that blend naturally into running text.
It suits editorial layouts, book and magazine typography, and other print-forward applications where a strong serif voice is needed. The heavier build and pronounced serifs make it especially effective for headlines, pull quotes, and section titles, while the oldstyle figures support text settings where numerals should integrate smoothly.
The tone is traditional and editorial, evoking established publishing and institutional typography. Its weight and firm serifs add authority and confidence, while the rounded bracketing and tapered terminals keep the feel approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, readable text serif with added weight for emphasis and hierarchy. Its bracketing, moderate contrast, and oldstyle numerals point toward comfortable, classic reading patterns while maintaining a bold, authoritative presence.
Several forms show subtly calligraphic stress and tapered tips (notably in curved letters and diagonals), helping counters stay open at display sizes. Spacing and proportions suggest it’s meant to hold together in paragraphs while still projecting presence in headings.