Serif Normal Orby 6 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, book covers, classic, assertive, traditional, stately, impact, tradition, legibility, display emphasis, editorial tone, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, tapered stems, oldstyle figures, compact spacing.
A very heavy, high-contrast serif with strongly bracketed wedges and pronounced tapering into the serifs. Curves are full and rounded, with frequent ball-like terminals and teardrop shapes that give counters a slightly “inked” or carved feel. The capitals are broad and steady with a traditional serif skeleton, while lowercase forms show lively modulation and firm vertical stress. Numerals appear oldstyle and varied in width, reinforcing an uneven, text-like rhythm rather than a rigidly uniform, lining look.
Best suited to headlines, cover lines, and display settings where its bold color and high-contrast modulation can read as deliberate and premium. It can also work for short editorial pulls, section headers, and packaging or labels that benefit from a traditional, attention-holding serif voice.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with a slightly dramatic, vintage editorial flavor. Its weight and contrast project confidence and tradition, while the rounded terminals add a touch of warmth and ornament.
The font appears designed to deliver a conventional serif presence with extra impact—combining classic proportions and bracketed serifs with a very bold, high-contrast build for strong display performance.
The design favors strong silhouettes and dense color on the page, with tight interior spaces in some letters due to the heavy strokes. Rounded joins and bracketed serifs help keep the texture cohesive despite the pronounced contrast and bold weight.