Serif Normal Onpu 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Combi' by AVP, 'Optima Nova' by Linotype, 'MC Attrey' by Maulana Creative, 'Skeena' by Microsoft Corporation, 'Tabac Glam' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Blacker Sans Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, book text, magazines, branding, packaging, classic, editorial, authoritative, literary, traditional, text emphasis, classic tone, editorial utility, heritage feel, robust color, bracketed, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, soft serifs, low axis.
A sturdy serif with generous weight and softly bracketed terminals that keep the texture dense yet readable. The letterforms show moderate contrast and rounded shaping in bowls and shoulders, with a slightly calligraphic feel in curved joins. Serifs are short to medium in length with smooth transitions rather than abrupt slabs, helping lines of text form an even, continuous rhythm. Numerals appear as oldstyle figures with noticeable ascenders and descenders, matching the texty, bookish color of the lowercase.
Well suited to editorial headlines and subheads where a dense, classic serif presence is desirable, and it can also support comfortable book or long-form reading when set with appropriate size and leading. The weight and traditional detailing make it a strong choice for heritage branding, packaging, and institutional materials that benefit from a familiar, trustworthy voice.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, projecting authority without feeling sharp or overly formal. Its soft bracketing and rounded details add warmth, making it feel familiar and literary rather than austere.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, book-oriented serif with a robust presence and softened details, balancing strong stroke weight with classic bracketing for a dependable reading texture. The use of oldstyle numerals and gently calligraphic curvature suggests an emphasis on traditional typography and literary applications.
The lowercase has compact, sturdy proportions and a consistent serif treatment across stems and curves, producing a dark, confident page color at display sizes. Curved letters (like C, G, S, and 2/3) emphasize smooth, slightly angled terminals that contribute to a gently old-world character.