Serif Normal Olguw 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, headlines, branding, posters, classic, sturdy, authoritative, traditional, bookish, readability, authority, classic tone, editorial utility, emphasis, bracketed, ball terminals, large serifs, tight joins, robust.
A robust serif with thick, steady strokes and clearly bracketed serifs. The design keeps contrast modest, relying on weight and generous serif presence for structure rather than sharp hairlines. Counters are relatively compact and joins feel tight, giving letters a dense, sturdy color on the page. Curves are smooth and rounded, with noticeable ball-like terminals in places, while capitals maintain a formal, slightly monumental stance with broad horizontals and confident stems.
Well suited to editorial settings where a strong, classic serif voice is desired, including book typography, magazine features, and institutional communications. The substantial weight also makes it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and short-display applications where a traditional tone and high visual presence are beneficial.
The overall tone is traditional and assertive, with a dependable, old-style editorial feel. Its heavy, grounded rhythm suggests seriousness and authority while still reading as familiar and approachable rather than decorative.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with reinforced weight and prominent serifs to deliver firmness, readability, and a classic typographic voice across both display lines and text-sized settings.
The numerals share the same solid construction and serif treatment, contributing to a consistent texture in mixed text. In the sample paragraph, the font produces a dark, even typographic color that favors emphasis and presence over delicacy.