Serif Normal Ollum 4 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book typography, reports, academic, traditional, bookish, measured, formal, calm, readability, text setting, neutrality, classic tone, versatility, bracketed serifs, open counters, moderate stroke, humanist touch, soft terminals.
This typeface presents a conventional serif structure with gently bracketed serifs and low stroke contrast, producing a sturdy, even color on the page. Capitals are broad and steady, with rounded curves and restrained detailing, while the lowercase maintains clear, open counters and moderate proportions without looking condensed. Serifs are not sharp or exaggerated; they sit smoothly on stems and give the outlines a slightly softened, well-tempered feel. Numerals appear old-style in spirit with rounded forms and consistent weight, matching the text’s steady rhythm.
It is well-suited to body text in books, editorial layouts, and reports where a conventional serif texture supports comfortable reading. The broad capitals and straightforward figures also work reliably for headings, captions, and mixed alphanumeric content in formal documents.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with a calm, trustworthy voice that feels familiar in long-form reading. Its quiet detailing and steady rhythm suggest formality without stiffness, leaning more toward approachable classicism than ornate display.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, general-purpose text serif with a stable rhythm, clear letterforms, and understated serif detailing—prioritizing readability and familiar typographic conventions over overt personality.
In text, the spacing and shapes read cleanly, with distinct letterforms and minimal visual noise. Curves and joins are handled smoothly, giving the face a cohesive, workmanlike consistency suited to continuous reading.