Serif Normal Ohkan 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, publishing, academic, reports, classic, literary, traditional, formal, scholarly, readability, text workhorse, editorial tone, traditional voice, bracketed, transitional, oldstyle, calligraphic, open counters.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and moderate stroke modulation, showing a clear, text-oriented rhythm. Capitals are sturdy and evenly proportioned, with crisp terminals and gently tapered joins. Lowercase forms lean toward oldstyle influence, with a two-storey “a,” a single-storey “g,” and a slightly angled crossbar on “e,” while counters remain fairly open for readability. Numerals are lining and sturdy, with round forms kept stable and vertical strokes kept clean, supporting consistent color across lines.
Well-suited to body text in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice is desired. It also fits reports, academic materials, and other long-form reading environments that benefit from a steady, traditional typographic color.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a restrained, editorial seriousness. Its details feel traditional rather than decorative, suggesting reliability and familiarity in longer reading contexts.
The design appears intended as a dependable general-purpose text serif: familiar letterforms, moderate contrast, and conservative proportions aimed at comfortable reading and broad editorial utility.
In the sample text, the face maintains an even texture and steady spacing, with punctuation and capitals holding up at larger sizes. Subtle contrast and bracketed serifs provide definition without becoming spiky, helping the type stay composed in paragraphs.