Serif Normal Onjo 5 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Reigo' by Digitype Studio, 'Ltt Recoleta' and 'Recoleta' by Latinotype, and 'Bogue' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, bookish, authoritative, classic, stately, impact, readability, tradition, authority, bracketed, flared, oldstyle, calligraphic, robust.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, sharply defined hairlines, and substantial main stems. Serifs are bracketed and often slightly flared, giving terminals a sculpted, ink-trap-free feel while keeping corners crisp. Proportions are broad with generous set width and steady vertical stress; counters stay open despite the heavy weight. The lowercase shows a traditional, text-oriented construction with a two-storey a, compact ear on g, and a strong, readable rhythm across words.
Best suited to display and large text in editorial contexts—headlines, deck copy, pull quotes, and cover typography—where its weight and contrast can provide impact without sacrificing clarity. It can also support brand marks and packaging that want a traditional serif signal with a bold, contemporary presence.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, combining a traditional book-seriffed voice with a confident, attention-grabbing weight. It feels formal and established rather than trendy, suited to settings where authority and legibility are meant to be felt immediately.
Likely designed as a conventional text-serif model scaled toward strong headline performance: broad proportions, clear internal shapes, and confident contrast that reads as timeless and authoritative.
Round forms (O, C, G) keep a controlled oval shape and consistent contrast, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are sturdy and avoid overly delicate joins. Numerals are strong and display-friendly, with clear differentiation and prominent baseline presence.