Serif Normal Olkav 9 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Capita' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, publishing, reports, traditional, literary, trustworthy, body text, readability, classic voice, general purpose, bracketed, sturdy, open counters, moderate stress, even color.
A robust text serif with bracketed serifs, gently tapered strokes, and moderate contrast that stays consistent across the alphabet. The capitals are broad and steady with clear, rectangular serif terminals, while the lowercase maintains open counters and a calm, even rhythm in continuous text. Shapes are largely classical and upright, with slightly softened joins and a solid baseline presence that keeps paragraphs dark but readable.
It performs well for long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a conventional serif voice and consistent text color are important. It also suits reports, institutional materials, and other applications that benefit from a serious, established typographic tone.
The overall tone feels traditional and institutional, suited to content that aims to sound established and dependable. Its sturdy detailing and familiar proportions give it a bookish, academic character that reads as formal without becoming delicate or ornamental.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose serif for body text, prioritizing clarity, familiar letterforms, and consistent paragraph color over stylistic novelty.
In the sample paragraph the texture remains stable and legible, with strong verticals and clean spacing that supports longer reading. Numerals appear straightforward and sturdy, matching the typeface’s no-nonsense, text-oriented voice.