Serif Other Opmif 10 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, invitations, branding, elegant, classic, bookish, refined, literary, refinement, editorial tone, classic reading, premium feel, display elegance, bracketed serifs, hairlines, calligraphic, transitional, oldstyle influence.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines and fuller main stems, producing a clear thick–thin rhythm across both roman capitals and lowercase. Serifs are finely bracketed and tapered, with a slightly calligraphic logic in joins and terminals rather than purely geometric construction. The capitals feel stately and open, with rounded forms (C, O, G) showing smooth curves and sharp, controlled entry/exit points; diagonal letters (V, W, X, Y) emphasize slender inner strokes and pointed vertices. The lowercase shows a traditional, text-oriented structure with a two-storey a, compact bowls, and delicate linking strokes, while figures appear lining with similarly refined contrast and narrow joins.
It performs well in editorial design, book typography, and other long-form settings where a classic serif voice is desired, and it also suits refined display use such as headings, pull quotes, invitations, and premium brand identities. The high-contrast detailing makes it particularly effective when given adequate size and clean reproduction conditions.
The overall tone is formal and literary, projecting an editorial, classical sensibility with a touch of delicacy. Its sharp hairlines and restrained ornament read as refined and composed, suitable for sophisticated typography rather than casual or utilitarian settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif reading experience with elevated contrast and carefully finished details, balancing traditional proportions with a slightly decorative sharpness in terminals and diagonals. It aims for a polished, cultured presence that can move between text and display roles when conditions allow.
In text, the font maintains an even, measured rhythm, but the fine horizontals and hairline serifs give it a distinctly “printed” feel that becomes more pronounced at smaller sizes or on lower-resolution outputs. Round letters remain generous and clean, while vertical-heavy letters contribute to a slightly statelier texture.