Serif Normal Onfi 4 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, western, vintage, rustic, display, sturdy, heritage feel, poster impact, old print look, bold readability, bracketed, flared, inked, soft-cornered, low-waist.
A heavy, wide serif with rounded, ink-trap-like joins and softly blunted terminals that create a stamped or printed impression. Strokes are thick with moderate contrast, and the serifs are short, bracketed, and slightly flared rather than sharply hairlined. Counters tend to be compact and squarish, with generous interior shaping to keep forms open at large sizes. The overall rhythm is steady and upright, with a robust texture and subtly uneven edges that read as intentionally “inked.”
Best suited to headlines, short phrases, and branding where a bold, old-style presence is desired—such as posters, signage, product packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for pull quotes and section headers where a dense, high-impact texture is an advantage, though it will feel heavy for long body copy.
The face projects a classic, frontier-leaning nostalgia—confident, rugged, and a little playful. Its chunky serifs and softened corners suggest old posters, letterpress headlines, and heritage branding rather than refined editorial typography.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional printed ephemera with a sturdy, approachable serif construction—prioritizing strong silhouettes, broad proportions, and an intentionally tactile, inked finish for high-impact display use.
Uppercase forms feel especially compact and emphatic, while lowercase maintains clear differentiation (notably the single-storey a and g). Numerals are similarly weighty and simple, matching the headline-oriented tone and maintaining strong silhouette recognition.