Serif Normal Olris 7 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, and 'Pentay Slab' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, posters, packaging, sturdy, traditional, authoritative, bookish, readability, classic tone, print presence, strong texture, bracketed, rounded serifs, oldstyle, soft terminals, solid color.
This serif has heavy, rounded forms with firmly bracketed serifs and softly blunted terminals. Curves are generous and slightly squared off, giving counters a compact, sturdy feel, while stroke contrast stays restrained for an even, dark texture. The capitals read broad and stable with pronounced top serifs, and the lowercase maintains a familiar book-serifs rhythm with a single-storey g, compact bowls, and sturdy stems. Numerals are weighty and clear, with rounded corners and strong baseline anchoring that keeps figures consistent in color with text.
Well-suited to print-oriented settings where a dense, confident serif texture is desirable, such as book typography, editorial layouts, and pull quotes. The strong presence also works in short-display applications—headlines, posters, and packaging—where legibility and classic authority are needed.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a warm, oldstyle sturdiness rather than a sharp or delicate elegance. Its strong color and rounded detailing evoke classic print typography and convey reliability, familiarity, and a slightly vintage editorial character.
The design appears intended as a robust, readable serif that retains traditional proportions while emphasizing weight and softened detailing. It prioritizes a consistent text color and dependable letterforms that hold up in dense composition and impactful display lines.
Spacing appears comfortable and the heavy serifs create clear word shapes, especially in mixed-case settings. The design’s rounded joins and softened corners help prevent the weight from feeling harsh, while the consistent stroke weight supports an even paragraph gray.