Serif Normal Ofbum 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, print typography, academic, corporate communications, classic, bookish, traditional, formal, trustworthy, text readability, traditional voice, editorial utility, general purpose, bracketed serifs, transitional, sturdy, readable, even rhythm.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, even rhythm. The capitals are broad and calmly proportioned, with rounded bowls and clear vertical stress. Lowercase forms are compact and sturdy, with a two-storey “a” and “g,” a short-armed “r,” and a straightforward, lightly tapered “t.” Numerals align comfortably with the text color, showing familiar old-style cues in curves and terminals while remaining crisp and consistent.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, reports, and editorial layouts where a stable text color and conventional letterforms help sustain legibility. It can also support formal identities and documentation, performing reliably in headings and subheads when set with moderate tracking.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a composed, traditional voice that feels editorial and dependable. It conveys seriousness without appearing ornamental, leaning toward a familiar, institutional warmth rather than sharp modernity.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif that prioritizes familiarity, readability, and a consistent typographic texture across mixed-case text and numerals.
The design favors clarity over flourish: terminals are clean, counters stay open at text sizes, and spacing appears balanced in the sample paragraph, producing a dark-but-stable typographic color suited to continuous reading.