Serif Normal Ofbiv 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, print, academic, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, traditional, text readability, timelessness, editorial tone, traditional voice, print utility, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, bookish, warm.
A conventional serif with gently bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, book-text rhythm. The forms show oldstyle influence: rounded joins, slightly tapered terminals, and softly cupped serifs that avoid sharp, brittle edges. Proportions are balanced and readable, with capitals that feel sturdy and slightly wide, and lowercase that maintains an even color in paragraph settings. Numerals appear lining with clear, familiar shapes and comfortable spacing.
Well-suited to body copy in books, essays, and editorial layouts where consistent texture and comfortable reading are priorities. It can also serve for academic and institutional materials, and for headings that need a traditional serif tone without excessive contrast or ornament.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting reliability and tradition rather than novelty. It reads as calm and established, with a subtly warm, humanist touch that suits editorial voice and long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: traditional proportions, familiar letterforms, and measured contrast aimed at sustained readability and a timeless typographic voice.
Serifs and terminals are consistent across the set, creating a smooth texture at text sizes while still providing enough crispness for headings. The uppercase has a restrained presence, and the lowercase maintains clarity through open counters and unobtrusive details.