Serif Normal Oglab 11 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titles, print branding, posters, traditional, authoritative, literary, stately, formal, tradition, emphasis, readability, editorial voice, heritage, bracketed, wedge serifs, vertical stress, ball terminals, oldstyle figures.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and strongly bracketed wedge serifs. The forms lean on vertical stress, with crisp triangular feet and flared terminals that read clearly at display sizes. Counters are moderately open, joins are firm, and curves show a slightly sculpted, calligraphic handling rather than geometric neutrality. Lowercase features include a double-storey a, a double-storey g with a distinct ear, and a mix of sharp and rounded endings that create a lively rhythm. Numerals appear as oldstyle figures with varying heights and descenders, reinforcing a bookish texture in running text.
This font is well suited to editorial headlines, book and magazine titling, and print-forward branding where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also serve for short passages and pull quotes, especially when the goal is a dense, classic texture with strong typographic color.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with a distinctly editorial feel that suggests tradition and credibility. Its strong serifs and sculpted contrast give it a stately, slightly dramatic presence suited to formal, heritage-leaning typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, time-tested serif voice with extra heft and contrast for emphasis. It prioritizes clarity and presence through strong serifs and disciplined proportions while retaining a subtly calligraphic, literary character.
The weight and sturdy serifs make it impactful for headlines, while the high-contrast details add sparkle in large sizes. The pronounced bracket transitions and varied terminal shapes contribute to a warm, carved impression rather than a strictly mechanical one.