Serif Normal Olnir 12 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Retro Voice' by BlessedPrint, 'Cheltenham ExtraCondensed Pro Bold' by SoftMaker, and 'Cheltenham' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, packaging, traditional, formal, literary, authoritative, space-saving, classic tone, strong presence, editorial utility, bracketed, crisp, compact, high-waisted, vertical.
This serif has compact, tightly set proportions with a notably narrow footprint and a strong vertical stance. Strokes are robust with moderate thick–thin differentiation, and the forms show bracketed serifs with crisp, slightly tapered terminals that keep the texture lively rather than slab-like. Counters are relatively small and the curves are drawn with a controlled, slightly condensed rhythm; capitals appear tall and stately, while the lowercase maintains a steady, workmanlike pattern. Numerals share the same compact build and firm stroke weight, producing a dense, assertive color in text.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and editorial typography where a compact serif can deliver strong presence without taking much horizontal space. It also fits book covers, posters, and packaging that benefit from a classic, authoritative voice and a dense typographic texture.
The overall tone is traditional and serious, evoking bookish and institutional typography. Its narrow, weighty build reads as confident and authoritative, with a slightly old-style, literary flavor that suits sober messaging over playful or airy branding.
The design appears intended as a conventional serif with a compact, space-saving structure and a darker text color for emphasis. Its bracketed serifs and restrained contrast aim for familiarity and readability while projecting a formal, editorial character.
In the sample text, the face produces a dark, continuous text color with clear vertical emphasis, which can feel punchy at larger sizes but visually dense in longer passages. The narrow capitals and tight internal spaces amplify impact in headlines and labels, especially when line length is limited.