Serif Normal Ofbuf 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Accia Piano' by Mint Type and 'Bonobo' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, formal, literary, trustworthy, traditional, readability, versatility, tradition, text setting, editorial tone, bracketed, transitional, crisp, bookish, balanced.
This serif typeface shows balanced, book-oriented proportions with bracketed serifs and a steady rhythm. Strokes exhibit moderate contrast with clear thick–thin modulation, and terminals are clean and decisive without decorative flourishes. Counters are open and shapes feel slightly compact, giving a stable texture in paragraphs. The lowercase presents a conventional two-storey ‘a’ and ‘g’, with rounded joins and sturdy verticals; the numerals are clear and evenly weighted for text settings.
Well suited for book typography, editorial layouts, and other reading-heavy contexts where a familiar serif texture supports comfort and clarity. It also works effectively for formal documents, reports, and academic or cultural materials that benefit from a conventional, authoritative tone.
Overall, the tone is traditional and composed, evoking the feel of established editorial and institutional typography. It reads as confident and orderly rather than expressive, lending a serious, cultivated voice to longer text and headings.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional serif for general-purpose text typography, aiming for comfortable readability and a timeless, professional appearance across headings and body copy.
The sample text shows consistent color and spacing, with capitals that sit firmly and lowercase that maintains an even cadence line-to-line. Serifs and joins are well controlled, producing a crisp silhouette that holds up in both larger display lines and continuous reading.