Serif Normal Ohlun 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, packaging, posters, traditional, bookish, sturdy, warm, vintage, readability, tradition, authority, compact set, bracketed, rounded, compact, ink-trap, oldstyle.
A compact, strongly weighted serif with bracketed, wedge-like terminals and softly rounded joins. Strokes show modest modulation with slightly tapered horizontals and subtly swollen curves, creating an inked, press-like texture. Counters are relatively tight and the overall set is economical in width, with sturdy verticals and gently flared serifs that keep word shapes cohesive. The lowercase carries a comparatively low x-height and pronounced ascenders/descenders, giving lines a classic, text-forward rhythm.
Well-suited to editorial settings where a firm, classic serif voice is needed, including magazine headings, pull quotes, and book typography at moderate sizes. Its dense color and compact fit also make it effective for packaging, labels, and poster headlines where durability and a traditional tone are desirable.
The face reads as traditional and dependable, with a warm, slightly vintage tone reminiscent of printed books and editorial typography. Its bold presence and compact proportions lend an earnest, authoritative voice without feeling overly formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, readable serif with added weight and compact spacing, offering a sturdy, print-like texture for editorial and display use. Its low x-height and bracketed serifs suggest a focus on classic proportion and a familiar, bookish rhythm rather than a modernist, high-x-height approach.
The numerals are heavy and rounded with clear silhouettes, matching the robust color of the letters. The design maintains consistent terminal treatment across caps and lowercase, producing an even, slightly dark page color that favors confident headlines and shorter passages.