Serif Normal Ohbuj 12 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Agatho' by Andfonts, 'Brasilica' by CAST, 'Danton' and 'Marbach' by Hoftype, 'Skema Pro' by Mint Type, and 'Capitolina' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, branding, packaging, traditional, scholarly, trustworthy, bookish, authoritative, legibility, authority, classic tone, print flavor, bracketed, robust, rounded, transitional, oldstyle cues.
A robust serif with bracketed, wedge-like terminals and softly rounded joins that give the letterforms a sturdy, print-oriented presence. Strokes show moderate thick–thin modulation with clear, stable horizontals and a generally vertical stress in rounded forms. Proportions are workmanlike and slightly compact, with generous counters and a consistent rhythm that holds together well in text. Lowercase forms are straightforward and legible, and the numerals are solid and weighty, matching the overall color of the face.
This font is well suited to editorial layouts, book and long-form reading contexts, and academic or institutional materials that benefit from a firm serif voice. Its weight and sturdy details also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and branding or packaging where a traditional, authoritative tone is desired.
The tone is classic and dependable, evoking traditional book typography and institutional print. Its heavy, confident shapes read as serious and established rather than delicate or fashion-forward.
The design appears intended to provide a familiar, highly legible serif for conventional reading and display use, prioritizing a strong text color and durable detailing for print-like settings.
Serifs are substantial without becoming slab-like, and many terminals have a subtle flare that reinforces the sturdy texture. The face maintains a strong, even typographic color, making it feel suited to dense paragraphs and emphatic headings alike.