Serif Normal Oldim 10 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazines, branding, authoritative, traditional, formal, bookish, readability, tradition, authority, compact economy, print emphasis, bracketed, high-shouldered, compact, robust, classic.
A compact, sturdy serif with bracketed wedge serifs and pronounced vertical stress. Strokes are solid and confident, with moderately tight apertures and a somewhat condensed overall proportion that keeps word shapes dense. The capitals are strong and slightly engraved in feel, while the lowercase shows rounded bowls, high shoulders, and a single-storey g that adds a touch of warmth. Curves are smoothly joined, terminals are mostly serifed rather than blunt, and spacing reads even and controlled for continuous text.
Works well for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and formal display where a dense, traditional serif presence is desired. It also suits book and magazine typography, especially in settings that benefit from compact word shapes and strong contrast between straight stems and rounded bowls.
The tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking classic book typography and institutional print. Its weight and compactness give it a serious, declarative voice suited to headlines and emphatic text, while the conventional serif detailing maintains a familiar, editorial character.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-oriented serif with a compact footprint and a robust, confident rhythm. Its classic proportions and bracketed serifs suggest an aim for timeless readability with enough weight to perform reliably in prominent text.
Numerals appear oldstyle in construction, with varying heights and pronounced serifed forms that integrate naturally with lowercase text. The italic is not shown; all samples present an upright roman with consistent serif logic across cases.