Serif Normal Ohkan 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, reports, branding, classic, bookish, formal, trustworthy, readability, text setting, timelessness, authority, versatility, bracketed, crisp, balanced, readable, traditional.
This serif features sturdy, bracketed serifs and softly modulated strokes that create a steady, traditional text rhythm. Uppercase forms are proportioned with clear vertical stress and generous counters, while lowercase letters show a compact, workmanlike structure with distinct terminals and firm joins. The serifs are crisp without being razor-thin, and the overall drawing favors clarity over decoration, producing a consistent texture in paragraphs and longer lines. Numerals match the text color well, with straightforward shapes and similar stroke behavior to the letters.
Well suited for book typography, editorial layouts, and magazine text where a consistent, readable serif texture is needed. It also fits reports, academic or institutional materials, and brand systems that want a conventional, authoritative typographic voice without overt stylization.
The overall tone is classical and bookish, with a composed, institutional feel that reads as dependable and familiar. It conveys a formal, editorial voice—confident without appearing flashy—suited to contexts where tradition and legibility are valued.
The design appears intended as a dependable general-purpose serif for continuous reading, prioritizing stable proportions, clear differentiation, and a calm typographic color. It aims to deliver a familiar, classic impression while remaining robust and practical across typical text settings.
In text, the face maintains an even color and stable baseline, with strong letter presence and minimal quirks. The punctuation and ampersand harmonize with the same restrained, traditional detailing, supporting continuous reading rather than display theatrics.