Serif Normal Ogmij 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, packaging, traditional, authoritative, literary, stately, impactful classic, editorial voice, institutional tone, readable emphasis, bracketed, robust, high-ink, rounded terminals, large serifs.
A robust serif with thick, dark strokes and clearly bracketed serifs that soften joins into the stems. The letterforms have broad proportions and generous counters, with a steady, fairly even rhythm across text. Curves are full and round (not sharp or wiry), and terminals tend to end in substantial serif shapes rather than tapering. Uppercase forms feel sturdy and classical, while the lowercase shows a compact, sturdy construction with a two-storey “a” and a single-storey “g,” producing a confident, print-oriented texture.
Well-suited for headlines and subheads where a strong, classic serif voice is needed, as well as editorial layouts that benefit from a bold, traditional typographic palette. It can also support branding, packaging, and poster work where a formal, established tone and high contrast against the page are desirable.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with an editorial gravitas that reads as established and dependable. Its heavy ink presence and conventional serif signaling lend it a serious, institutional character suited to formal communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, print-classic serif look with heightened visual impact, combining traditional proportions and bracketed serifs with a heavier overall color for emphasis in titles and prominent text.
In the sample text, the dense color creates strong emphasis and solid word shapes, with especially prominent capitals and numerals. The serifs and rounded joins help keep the weight from feeling brittle, maintaining a cohesive, bookish texture even at larger display sizes.