Serif Normal Onvo 6 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, vintage, warm, confident, friendly, decorative, display impact, retro tone, softened serif, brand voice, editorial presence, bracketed, ball terminals, bulb serifs, soft, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, rounded serif with pronounced contrast and soft, swelling curves. Serifs are strongly bracketed with bulb-like terminals, creating a cushioned, sculpted feel rather than sharp wedge endings. Strokes show noticeable modulation and tapered joins, with occasional pinched, ink-trap-like notches where counters meet stems. The proportions run broad with open counters and a steady, upright rhythm, producing dense but readable letterforms with lively, calligraphic curvature.
Best suited to headlines, editorial titles, posters, and branding where a bold, characterful serif can carry the layout. It can also work well on packaging and signage, especially when you want a vintage-leaning, friendly tone with strong visual presence.
The font projects a nostalgic, poster-like warmth with a confident, slightly playful voice. Its soft terminals and generous curves feel welcoming and handmade-adjacent, while the strong contrast adds a sense of theatricality and emphasis. Overall it reads as classic and expressive rather than austere or strictly bookish.
Likely designed as an expressive, high-impact serif that references historical display types while keeping forms rounded and approachable. The combination of strong bracketing, bulb terminals, and controlled contrast suggests an aim to deliver punchy readability with a distinctly retro, decorative flavor.
Round letters (like O/C) stay robust and full, while diagonals and joins (in letters like K, R, and X) show tapered shaping that adds movement. Numerals are similarly weighty and rounded, suited to display settings where texture and personality matter as much as clarity.