Serif Normal Ofray 4 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Custer' by Font Bureau and 'Bogue' and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, print, longform, branding, traditional, literary, formal, institutional, readability, tradition, editorial voice, versatility, bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, ball terminals, soft curves, robust.
This serif face shows sturdy, moderately contrasted strokes with bracketed serifs and softly rounded joins. Curves are full and slightly bulbous, giving counters a generous, open feel, while stroke endings often finish with subtle flare or ball-like terminals in places. The capitals read broad and stable with a classic, bookish silhouette; the lowercase keeps a compact, even rhythm with clear differentiation between stems and bowls. Numerals appear robust and old-style in spirit, with rounded forms and pronounced serif details that maintain a consistent color in text.
It is well suited to book interiors, magazines, and other longform editorial layouts where an even rhythm and comfortable serif detailing support readability. The broad, steady capitals also work well for headings, institutional materials, and brand systems that want a conventional, established voice.
Overall, the tone is traditional and literary, with a confident, slightly warm texture rather than a sharp or minimalist crispness. It evokes familiar editorial typography—serious and trustworthy—yet the rounded finishing details keep it from feeling cold or overly rigid.
The font appears designed as a conventional text serif meant to provide dependable readability and a familiar typographic tone, balancing sturdy structure with softened details to keep the page color calm and approachable.
Spacing appears comfortable for continuous reading, producing an even typographic color in the sample paragraph. The design leans on classic serif cues—bracketed serifs, ample bowls, and steady verticals—while maintaining a friendly softness through rounded terminals and smooth curvature.