Serif Normal Ofkoh 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont and 'Epica Pro' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, magazines, academic, classic, bookish, formal, literary, traditional, readability, tradition, editorial tone, warm authority, print heritage, bracketed, oldstyle numerals, ball terminals, calligraphic, humanist.
This serif shows sturdy, bracketed serifs and moderate stroke contrast with a gently calligraphic construction. Curves are full and slightly elliptical, with soft transitions into stems and terminals that often finish in subtle teardrop or ball-like shapes. Uppercase proportions feel traditional and evenly paced, with wide bowls (B, D, O) and a strong, stable presence. The lowercase maintains a comfortable, text-oriented rhythm; the two-storey a and g are compact and readable, and the descenders (g, p, q, y) are prominent without feeling exaggerated. Figures appear as oldstyle numerals, varying in height with ascenders and descenders that blend naturally into running text.
This face is well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where an even typographic color and familiar serif forms help sustain comfort. It can also support institutional communications and packaging or labels that benefit from a traditional, print-rooted voice, and it scales well for headings that want classic authority without looking ornate.
The overall tone is classically literary and a bit formal, evoking printed book typography and editorial credibility. Its soft bracketing and rounded terminals add warmth, keeping the impression approachable rather than austere. The design reads as traditional and dependable, suited to content-forward settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-oriented serif that prioritizes readability and a cohesive text texture while adding gentle personality through rounded terminals and oldstyle figures. It aims to feel established and trustworthy, drawing on historical book type conventions without becoming overly decorative.
Serif shapes are consistently bracketed rather than sharply cut, and the joins avoid high drama, supporting smooth texture across lines. The sample text demonstrates even color and stable spacing at display-to-text sizes, with distinctive, slightly expressive details (notably in the g, y, and the tail of Q) that remain controlled.