Serif Normal Ofnow 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, posters, packaging, classic, bookish, friendly, warm, authoritative, readability, classic tone, strong presence, warmth, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, soft curves, sturdy, traditional.
A sturdy serif with bracketed, gently flared serifs and softly rounded terminals that keep the texture approachable. Strokes are robust with smooth transitions into bowls and joins, giving letters a slightly cushioned, organic feel rather than sharp, high-strung detailing. Capitals are broad and stable, while lowercase forms are compact and even, creating a dark, consistent typographic color in text. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and curvature, with simple, readable shapes and modest detailing.
Well-suited to editorial design where a strong, traditional serif voice is needed, including book pages, magazine typography, and long-form reading at moderate sizes. The weight and sturdy serifs also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, posters, and packaging where a confident, classic tone helps type stand out.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a warm, slightly old-style sensibility. Its heavy, calm presence reads confident and dependable, while the rounded shaping prevents it from feeling overly formal. The result feels familiar and inviting, suited to traditional editorial voices.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif structure with extra solidity and warmth, prioritizing a stable reading rhythm and a familiar literary character. Its softened details suggest an aim for approachable authority rather than sharp, high-contrast elegance.
Spacing appears comfortable and the rhythm is steady, producing a continuous, high-ink text block at paragraph sizes. The italic is not shown; the sample demonstrates a strong roman presence that holds up well in dense lines without looking brittle.