Serif Normal Ohluf 4 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, posters, headlines, book covers, vintage, bookish, sturdy, warm, impactful text, vintage flavor, readable density, print tradition, bracketed serifs, soft corners, ink-trap feel, rounded terminals, low stress.
A compact serif with heavy, rounded strokes and softly bracketed serifs that flare gently at the ends. The contours show slight swelling and tapering, giving the shapes an inked, press-like rhythm rather than a crisp geometric finish. Counters are moderately small and punctuation and numerals share the same stout, dark color, producing a dense, confident texture in paragraphs. Overall spacing feels tight and economical, with sturdy verticals and subtly softened joins that keep the forms from looking brittle.
Well suited to editorial headlines, book and magazine typography, and branded text where a strong, traditional serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for packaging and posters, especially at medium to large sizes where its rounded detailing and dense color become a defining stylistic feature.
The font conveys a vintage, bookish tone—practical and authoritative, yet friendly due to its rounded terminals and softened edges. Its dark, steady presence suggests traditional print and editorial settings, with a hint of old-style signage character.
The design appears intended to provide a traditional serif texture with extra weight and softened detailing, balancing authority with approachability. Its compact build and strong color suggest a focus on impactful reading and display use while retaining a familiar, conventional text-serif structure.
Uppercase forms read emphatically with broad shoulders and pronounced serif cues, while lowercase maintains a consistent, sturdy rhythm that holds together well in continuous text. Numerals appear robust and highly visible, matching the letterforms’ weight and giving a cohesive, poster-ready color when set large.