Serif Normal Ogbal 12 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Newton' by ParaType and 'Lastik' by That That Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, posters, branding, classic, formal, authoritative, literary, stately, tradition, readability, authority, heritage, bracketed, calligraphic, ball terminals, display-ready, oldstyle numerals.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed wedge serifs that flare into crisp, triangular terminals. The forms are upright and strongly structured, with broad capitals, rounded bowls, and a steady vertical rhythm that keeps large text blocks cohesive. Lowercase shapes are compact and traditional, with a two-storey “a” and “g,” a relatively short crossbar on “t,” and clear stroke endings that read as calligraphic cuts. The numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and ascenders/descenders that integrate naturally with the lowercase texture.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a classic serif voice is desired, including book interiors, magazine features, and long-form reading at comfortable sizes. Its strong weight and sculpted serifs also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and title treatments, as well as brand work that aims for heritage and authority.
The overall tone is traditional and assured, projecting a bookish, institutional feel. Its weight and contrast lend it a sense of gravitas, making it feel formal and slightly ceremonial rather than casual or minimal.
The font appears designed to deliver a conventional, time-tested serif presence with heightened stroke contrast and sturdy proportions for confident text and display use. Its oldstyle numeral treatment and cohesive paragraph color suggest an intent to feel literary and established while remaining highly legible.
The design shows a consistent serif vocabulary across rounds and straights, giving it a well-knit texture in paragraphs. Counters stay open despite the heavy strokes, and the punctuation and diacritics shown (e.g., apostrophe and ampersand) match the same sculpted, serifed character.