Serif Normal Ohnem 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, headlines, classic, bookish, formal, literary, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, print use, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, moderate stress, calligraphic.
This serif shows compact, sharply defined letterforms with bracketed wedge-like serifs and clearly modulated strokes. Curves have a slightly calligraphic feel with moderate diagonal stress, and joins are smooth rather than angular. The lowercase is sturdy and readable with rounded bowls, short-to-moderate ascenders, and a relatively small, tidy aperture treatment on letters like c and e. Numerals appear oldstyle with varied heights and prominent ball terminals on some figures, reinforcing a traditional text rhythm.
Well-suited to continuous reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also support headings, pull quotes, and brand typography that benefits from a traditional, authoritative tone, especially when paired with generous line spacing.
The overall tone is traditional and book-centered, with a refined, slightly old-world presence. It reads as confident and formal without feeling ornamental, lending a composed, literary voice to longer passages.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable serif with a classic print sensibility—balancing crisp details and stroke modulation to create a comfortable, familiar text color. The inclusion of oldstyle-looking figures suggests an emphasis on typographic tradition and seamless integration in running text.
Spacing and sidebearings look even and text-ready in the sample paragraph, producing a steady horizontal color. Terminals frequently end in subtle flares or small ball forms (notably in several lowercase shapes and figures), adding warmth to an otherwise crisp, disciplined construction.