Serif Normal Olris 11 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, traditional, bookish, sturdy, friendly, authoritative, strong presence, classic readability, approachable tone, editorial utility, bracketed, round terminals, softened, robust, ink-trap-like.
A robust serif with heavy, low-contrast strokes and gently bracketed serifs. The letterforms are compact and sturdy, with rounded joins and softened terminals that keep the texture from feeling sharp. Counters are moderately open and the curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) are smooth and weighty, producing an even, dense rhythm in text. Numerals are similarly solid, with clear shapes and rounded finishing details that match the overall serif treatment.
Well suited to headlines, pull quotes, and editorial titling where a dark, confident serif is desirable. It can also work for packaging and branding that wants a classic, established feel, particularly when set with generous tracking or in short paragraphs where its strong color remains comfortable.
The overall tone feels traditional and dependable, with a warm, slightly nostalgic flavor reminiscent of classic editorial and institutional typography. Its heft and softened details give it a friendly authority—confident and legible without looking delicate or formal to the point of stiffness.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif foundation with extra weight and softened detailing, creating strong presence and readability for display-forward typography. Its consistent, rounded serif handling suggests a focus on a cohesive, friendly texture rather than crisp, high-contrast refinement.
The design reads best when allowed a bit of air: the heavy color and compact proportions create a strong typographic “stamp” that stands out in headlines and short blocks. The serif shaping is consistent across uppercase and lowercase, and the roundness in terminals helps maintain clarity at display sizes while keeping the voice approachable.