Serif Normal Olluy 9 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, posters, branding, traditional, friendly, scholarly, sturdy, readability, warmth, impact, classic tone, editorial presence, bracketed, ball terminals, softened, generous, lively.
A robust serif with generous proportions and softly bracketed serifs that give the strokes a cushioned, carved feel. The design keeps stroke contrast minimal, relying on weight and rounded joins to build color on the page. Counters are open and bowls are broad, while terminals often finish with subtle swelling that reads as ball-like in places. Overall spacing feels ample, producing an even, confident texture in both uppercase and lowercase.
Works well for headlines, subheads, and short passages where a sturdy serif texture is desirable. It suits editorial layouts, book and magazine titling, and brand applications that want traditional cues without a delicate finish. The bold color and open shapes also translate well to packaging and signage-style compositions.
The tone blends classic bookish credibility with an approachable warmth. Its rounded details and full shapes make it feel less formal than a sharp transitional serif, while still maintaining a conventional, readable serif voice. The result is confident and slightly folksy, suited to friendly authority rather than strict elegance.
Likely designed to deliver a familiar serif framework with extra weight and width for emphasis, prioritizing readability and impact over refinement. The softened brackets and rounded terminals suggest an intention to appear welcoming and sturdy, creating a classic-but-approachable voice for contemporary display and editorial use.
The uppercase carries a strong, poster-ready presence with wide forms and stable verticals, while the lowercase shows a lively rhythm with prominent ascenders and clear, simple construction. Numerals appear heavy and legible with straightforward silhouettes, designed to hold up at display sizes without losing clarity.