Serif Normal Osha 6 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold, 'Bodoni FB' by Font Bureau, 'Bodoni No. 1 SB' and 'Bodoni No. 1 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Bodoni Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book covers, posters, branding, formal, traditional, authoritative, literary, classic authority, print impact, editorial tone, heritage voice, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, tight apertures, vertical stress, sturdy stems.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed serifs that broaden into confident, ink-trap-free terminals. Proportions lean slightly condensed with tall capitals and compact counters, while rounds show a clear vertical stress and firm curvature. Lowercase forms are traditional and readable, featuring ball terminals and teardrop-like joins in places (notably in letters such as a, f, g, and y). Numerals are bold and highly sculpted, with strong contrast and clear figure shapes suited to standout settings.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a strong serif presence is desired, such as magazine heads, section titles, and pull quotes. It also fits book covers and cultural posters that benefit from a classic, authoritative voice, and can support heritage-oriented branding where a traditional serif is appropriate.
The font conveys a classic, establishment tone—serious, composed, and distinctly print-like. Its weight and contrast give it a confident voice that feels suited to institutions, publishing, and heritage-leaning branding rather than casual or purely utilitarian interfaces.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, high-impact serif for publishing and display use, balancing classic letterforms with emphatic contrast and assertive weight for strong typographic presence.
Rhythm is driven by heavy verticals and compact internal spaces, producing a dense, impactful color on the page. The punctuation and ampersand carry the same formal, calligraphic influence, helping the typeface maintain a cohesive, traditional texture in running text and display lines alike.