Serif Normal Ofbom 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Belur Kannada' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Felice' by Nootype, and 'Capitolina' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, academic, reports, classic, bookish, formal, literary, traditional, readability, editorial tone, print tradition, timelessness, bracketed, crisp, refined, balanced, readable.
This typeface is a conventional serif with bracketed, slightly flared terminals and a steady, book-like rhythm. Strokes show clear modulation without becoming delicate, and curves are smoothly drawn with controlled, rounded joins. Proportions feel balanced with moderately wide letterforms and open counters; the capitals are stately and evenly weighted, while the lowercase maintains a familiar text-face structure with a two-storey “a” and “g”. Numerals appear lining and sturdy, matching the serif detailing and overall color.
It suits long-form reading such as books, essays, reports, and editorial layouts where an even typographic color and familiar forms support comprehension. It also works well for headings and subheads when a classic, authoritative feel is desired without excessive ornament.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, suggesting a dependable, literary voice rather than a trendy or expressive one. Its serif detailing and measured contrast evoke printed pages, editorial restraint, and institutional clarity.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif that prioritizes conventional proportions, consistent rhythm, and reliable readability in continuous copy, while still offering enough contrast and serif character to feel polished in print-style typography.
Serifs are consistently bracketed and slightly cupped, helping soften transitions at the ends of strokes. Spacing and sidebearings appear even in the sample paragraph, producing a stable texture at text sizes with clear word shapes and minimal eccentricity.