Serif Normal Olgul 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, longform reading, branding, warm, classic, literary, friendly, hand-touched, readability, warmth, tradition, human texture, editorial tone, bracketed, calligraphic, soft terminals, ink-trap feel, organic.
A text-oriented serif with sturdy, gently modulated strokes and softly bracketed serifs. The shapes show a hand-touched, slightly calligraphic construction: curves swell subtly, terminals often finish with rounded, teardrop-like ends, and joins feel smoothed rather than sharply mechanical. Proportions are moderate with a comfortable x-height and open counters, while spacing reads even and calm in paragraph settings. The overall rhythm is lively without becoming decorative, with small idiosyncrasies (notably in the numerals and a few lowercase forms) that add texture while maintaining consistency.
Well suited to books, essays, magazines, and other text-forward layouts where a comfortable, traditional serif is desired with a touch of warmth. It can also support packaging or brand typography that wants a classic foundation but benefits from a slightly handcrafted, personable edge.
The font conveys an approachable, bookish tone—traditional at a glance, but with enough organic irregularity to feel human and warm. It suggests editorial credibility without stiffness, making it feel inviting for long-form reading and personable brand voice.
The design appears aimed at conventional text setting with improved friendliness and texture, balancing familiar serif proportions with subtle, humanized terminals and curves to create a distinctive but readable page color.
Uppercase forms are clear and steady, while lowercase details provide much of the character through rounded terminals and subtly varied stroke endings. Numerals appear robust and slightly stylized, helping them stand out in running text while remaining compatible with the serif text color.