Serif Normal Oflun 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newspapers, branding, traditional, authoritative, bookish, warm, readability, classic tone, strong texture, print-forward, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, soft serifs, compact.
A sturdy, text-oriented serif with softly bracketed serifs and gently tapered strokes. The letterforms show an oldstyle influence: rounded joins, modest contrast, and a slightly calligraphic flow that avoids sharp, mechanical edges. Counters are fairly open for a darker face, while terminals and serifs remain blunt and friendly rather than razor-fine. The lowercase keeps a steady rhythm with compact proportions, and the numerals follow the same solid, readable construction.
Well suited to continuous reading in books and editorial layouts where a firm, classical serif texture is desirable. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and branding systems that want a traditional, trustworthy feel with good page presence.
The overall tone feels traditional and dependable, with a warm, literary character. Its dark color and confident shapes give it an authoritative presence suited to serious or institutional messaging without becoming austere.
The design appears aimed at a conventional, high-readability serif that delivers a dark, confident text color with classical proportions and softened detailing. It prioritizes consistency and a familiar literary voice over decorative novelty.
Across the alphabet and the sample text, the texture stays even and cohesive, producing a strong typographic “color” on the page. The serifs and terminals are consistently rounded and bracketed, helping maintain smooth reading flow at text sizes while still holding up well for headings.