Serif Normal Olrun 11 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, packaging, posters, branding, vintage, bookish, rustic, warm, quirky, printed feel, heritage tone, friendly readability, distinct texture, bracketed, soft serifs, inked, texty, lively.
A sturdy text serif with softened, bracketed serifs and slightly irregular, ink-like contours. Strokes show gentle modulation with rounded joins and terminals that feel subtly blunted rather than sharp, giving the letterforms a worn, printed texture. Proportions lean traditional, with compact lowercase shapes, moderate apertures, and a consistent, readable rhythm; curves and bowls are full and slightly squarish in places. The overall spacing and color are dense and even, producing a solid page tone in paragraph settings.
Well suited to editorial layouts, book interiors, and long-form reading where a classic serif texture is desired with extra character. It also works effectively for packaging, labels, and display typography—posters or headings—when a vintage, tactile printed feel can support the message.
The face conveys an old-world, printed charm—part book serif, part handmade imprint. Its softened edges and lively details add warmth and a hint of whimsy, suggesting something archival, artisanal, or storybook rather than strictly corporate.
The design appears intended to evoke conventional literary serifs while introducing a handcrafted, ink-pressed personality through softened serifs and subtly uneven contours. It aims to stay readable at text sizes while offering enough distinctive texture to stand out in titles and pull quotes.
Uppercase forms feel authoritative while retaining a gentle informality due to the softened outlines. Numerals are sturdy and legible, matching the same rounded, slightly roughened finish and maintaining strong presence in running text and headings.