Serif Normal Otlag 6 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, fashion, editorial impact, luxury tone, display emphasis, classic refinement, bracketed, wedge-like, flared, calligraphic, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with a sculpted, display-oriented build and crisp hairlines against weighty stems. Serifs are sharp and wedge-like with subtle bracketing, producing pointed terminals and a slightly calligraphic edge to curves and joins. The capitals feel stately and compact, while the lowercase shows rounded bowls and energetic entry/exit strokes that add rhythm and sparkle. Numerals are stout and punchy, with strong silhouettes and clean, engraved-like detailing that holds up at larger sizes.
Well suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and magazine typography where high contrast and sharp serif detailing can shine. It also fits luxury-leaning branding and packaging, as well as posters and event titles that benefit from a confident, dramatic serif voice.
The overall tone is elegant and emphatic, projecting a polished editorial voice with a hint of theatrical flair. Its sharp serifs and glossy contrast suggest luxury and sophistication, while the lively curves keep it from feeling sterile.
Likely drawn to deliver an upscale, editorial serif with strong contrast and refined, wedge-like serifs, prioritizing visual impact and elegance in display settings while remaining legible in short text runs.
In text settings, the dark color and pronounced contrast create a bold typographic presence; spacing and forms read best when given room to breathe. The design’s sharp joins, pointed terminals, and varied stroke modulation create a distinctly crafted, high-fashion look rather than a purely utilitarian text face.