Serif Normal Ofray 6 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chronicle Text' by Hoefler & Co. and 'Bogue' and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, quotations, traditional, literary, formal, authoritative, readability, tradition, credibility, editorial voice, bracketed, robust, rounded, calligraphic, oldstyle.
A sturdy serif with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and softly rounded joins that keep the texture warm rather than sharp. Strokes show moderate contrast with a noticeable but not delicate thick–thin rhythm, and terminals often finish with gentle teardrop-like shapes. Proportions are generous with broad capitals and open counters, while the lowercase maintains a steady, readable color; ascenders are prominent and the overall rhythm is slightly lively rather than strictly mechanical. Numerals follow the same oldstyle-leaning, bracketed serif treatment, staying consistent in weight and presence alongside text.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a conventional serif voice is desired, and strong enough for section heads, pull quotes, and magazine-style headlines. Its robust detailing also makes it a solid choice for print materials that need a traditional, trustworthy tone.
The face reads as traditional and bookish, with a confident, institutional tone. Its softened serifs and rounded detailing add a human, slightly historic character that feels editorial and literary rather than corporate-modern.
The design appears intended to deliver a familiar, readable serif with a hint of historical warmth—balancing classic proportions and bracketed serifs with enough weight and presence to work comfortably from text to larger sizes.
Across the alphabet the curves are full and the serifs are well-integrated, producing a stable line that holds up at display sizes without losing its text-friendly cadence. The sample text shows strong word shapes and clear internal spacing, giving paragraphs a classic, familiar texture.