Serif Normal Ohbuj 14 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Inka' by CarnokyType, 'Coupler' by District, 'ITC Pacella' by ITC, and 'Periodica' and 'Skema Pro' by Mint Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, packaging, branding, traditional, bookish, sturdy, confident, warm, readability, authority, classic tone, print-like texture, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap-like, softened, compact.
A robust serif with strongly bracketed, slightly flared serifs and softly rounded joins that give the forms a carved, inked feel. Strokes are heavy with moderate modulation, and terminals tend to finish in blunt, gently cupped shapes rather than sharp points. Counters are compact and the overall color is dark and even, with a steady rhythm across capitals and lowercase. Curves on characters like C, G, S, and 2 show a subtle squarish tension, while letters such as a, e, and g keep conventional, readable constructions.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a firm, classic serif voice is needed—such as books, magazines, and long-form reading at comfortable sizes. Its weight and compact counters also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging or branding that benefits from a traditional, dependable tone.
The font conveys a traditional, bookish tone with a practical sturdiness. Its softened serifs and weighty presence suggest reliability and familiarity, with a hint of vintage printing character rather than a crisp modern sharpness.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional text serif with extra heft and softened details, balancing strong presence with familiar proportions for readable, authoritative setting.
The uppercase set reads authoritative and slightly condensed in impression, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation in busy text. Numerals are strong and wide-shouldered, matching the letter weight, and the overall design favors solidity and legibility over delicacy.