Serif Normal Ofrih 1 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, journals, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, traditional, readability, print tradition, editorial tone, text setting, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, lively, readable.
A conventional serif with moderate stroke modulation and bracketed serifs that soften joins and corners. The letterforms show a slightly calligraphic, oldstyle influence: rounded bowls, gently tapered terminals, and diagonals that feel naturally drawn rather than strictly geometric. Proportions are generously set with open counters and a steady rhythm in text, while capitals are broad and stately with clear serif articulation. Numerals and lowercase maintain consistent color, with rounded forms (like o, e) staying full and even, and sharper structures (like k, v, w) retaining crisp, controlled angles.
Well suited for book typography, editorial layouts, and other reading-intensive settings where a stable, traditional serif texture is desirable. It also fits academic or institutional materials—journals, essays, reports, and captions—where clarity and a conventional voice are important.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, suggesting tradition and authority without becoming overly ornate. It conveys a familiar, editorial seriousness suited to long-form reading, with a subtle warmth from its softened serifs and organic shaping.
Likely intended as a dependable text serif that echoes classical print conventions while maintaining a clean, contemporary regularity. The design choices prioritize readability and an established, trustworthy tone over display flair.
The design balances crispness and softness: serifs are clearly present but not heavy, and many terminals finish with small, rounded or slightly flared details that keep the texture lively. In the sample text, word shapes remain stable and comfortable, with punctuation and figures matching the same restrained, text-first character.