Serif Normal Omra 12 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Baldufa', 'Baldufa Cyrillic Ltn', 'Baldufa Greek Ltn', and 'Baldufa Paneuropean' by Letterjuice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, magazines, posters, traditional, confident, scholarly, authoritative, readability, editorial tone, classic branding, headline impact, text setting, bracketed, robust, bookish, high-ink, classic.
A robust serif with firmly bracketed serifs and a dense, dark color on the page. Strokes show restrained contrast, with rounded joins and slightly flared terminals that keep forms crisp at display sizes. Counters are moderately open, curves are full and steady, and the overall rhythm feels even and text-forward rather than calligraphic. Numerals and capitals read clearly, with sturdy horizontals and a generally compact, anchored stance.
Well suited to editorial typography where a strong serif presence is desirable—magazine features, essays, and book interiors that benefit from a confident, traditional texture. It also performs well for headlines, pull quotes, and posters where its dark color and sturdy serifs deliver impact without becoming decorative.
The tone is classic and institutional, projecting confidence and seriousness. Its strong, ink-heavy presence suggests editorial polish and a traditional literary voice, with an approachable warmth rather than austere sharpness.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-oriented serif that prioritizes steady rhythm and assertive readability. Its reinforced serifs and moderate contrast aim to provide a classic typographic voice that can move between long-form setting and prominent display use.
The font’s weight and bracketing create a stable texture that holds together in paragraphs while still giving headlines a decisive, old-style authority. Rounded serifs and smooth transitions soften the heaviness, helping maintain legibility in continuous reading.