Serif Normal Olbeg 14 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, longform, essays, literary, classic, bookish, warm, traditional, text reading, print tradition, editorial tone, warm classicism, bracketed, calligraphic, soft terminals, oldstyle figures, ink-trap feel.
This serif face has sturdy, slightly flared, bracketed serifs and a gently modulated stroke that reads as comfortable rather than sharp. Curves are full and somewhat rounded, with subtly softened joins and terminals that give an inked, slightly organic feel. The proportions lean traditional: capitals are steady and formal, while lowercase forms show familiar, text-oriented structures (double-storey a and g) with open counters and a calm rhythm. Numerals appear oldstyle, sitting with ascenders/descenders that integrate naturally into running text.
Well-suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and magazine text where a conventional serif voice and steady readability are priorities. It can also serve effectively for headings and pull quotes when a traditional, print-forward tone is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting printed pages, editorial tradition, and a measured, trustworthy voice. Softened details keep it from feeling overly rigid, adding a hint of warmth and handcrafted character.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a subtly human, inked texture—aiming for comfortable reading, familiar letterforms, and a classic publishing feel rather than overt stylization.
In text, the face maintains an even color and readable spacing, with modest contrast that supports long-form settings. Round letters (O, Q, C) feel generously drawn, while strong verticals and clear serifs help maintain structure at larger sizes and in mixed-case headlines.