Serif Normal Onmu 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, packaging, classic, authoritative, literary, formal, readability, tradition, authority, strong presence, editorial voice, bracketed, ball terminals, oldstyle feel, sturdy, crisp.
A robust serif with pronounced bracketed serifs, strong vertical stress, and crisp, high-contrast transitions between thick stems and finer joins. Curves are generously rounded, with softened terminals and occasional ball-like endings in the lowercase that lend a traditional, slightly oldstyle flavor. Counters are compact and the overall color is dense, creating a steady rhythm in text while maintaining clear letter boundaries. The numerals and capitals feel weighty and stable, with conservative proportions and clean, firmly anchored serifs.
Well-suited to editorial settings such as magazines, reports, and book interiors where a traditional serif voice is desired. Its dense weight and crisp contrast also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging or branding that benefits from a classic, established tone.
The tone is classic and authoritative, evoking traditional book typography and established editorial voices. Its dark typographic color and confident detailing read as formal and dependable, with a subtle warmth from the rounded terminals that keeps it from feeling overly rigid.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading experience with a stronger, more emphatic presence than lighter text faces. It balances traditional detailing—bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, and controlled contrast—with a sturdy build aimed at clear, confident typography across a range of sizes.
In the sample text, spacing appears comfortable and consistent, supporting a continuous reading texture despite the heavy weight. The design favors clarity and solidity over delicacy, with sturdy joins and restrained modulation that helps maintain legibility at display-to-text crossover sizes.