Serif Normal Ohbal 5 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Beauty Rainira' and 'Pujarelah' by Differentialtype, 'Goldage' by RagamKata, and 'Mildora' by RantauType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, book covers, editorial, posters, pull quotes, literary, formal, traditional, authoritative, classic readability, strong presence, editorial voice, print tradition, bracketed, ball terminals, vertical stress, crisp, sturdy.
A sturdy serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and a clear vertical stress. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation, with heavy main stems and relatively fine hairlines that stay crisp at display sizes. Curves are round and full, with ball terminals visible in several lowercase forms, and counters remain open despite the weight. Overall spacing feels generous and steady, producing a consistent rhythm in text while retaining a distinctly display-forward presence.
Well-suited to headlines, magazine or newspaper-style editorial design, and book-cover typography where a classic serif voice is desired. It also works for pull quotes and short blocks of copy at larger sizes, where the contrast and serif detail can be appreciated without thinning out.
The font conveys a traditional, editorial tone—confident and established rather than trendy. Its high-contrast modeling and assertive serifs create a formal, print-classic flavor suited to serious or literary contexts. The bold presence adds authority without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic text-serif sensibility with added weight and contrast for impactful setting. It balances traditional proportions and familiar letterforms with enough boldness and terminal character to hold attention in display applications.
Capitals are broad and steady with strong baseline anchoring, and the numerals follow the same robust, high-contrast logic with clear shapes for scanning. The lowercase includes oldstyle-like warmth through rounded bowls and terminal detailing, helping longer passages feel less rigid than a purely austere modern serif.