Serif Normal Onba 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acreva' by Andfonts, 'Ltt Recoleta' by Latinotype, and 'Ysobel' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, branding, classic, authoritative, friendly, heritage, impact, readability, tradition, warmth, sturdiness, bracketed, robust, rounded, softened, ink-trap hints.
A robust serif with heavy, compact forms and noticeably softened joins. Serifs are bracketed and slightly flared, giving strong anchoring without the blockiness of a slab. Curves are full and rounded (notably in C, G, O, and the numerals), and counters are moderately open for the weight. The lowercase shows sturdy, slightly calligraphic modulation in curves and terminals, with a broad, solid rhythm and a generally even, upright stance.
Best suited to short-to-medium settings where a strong typographic voice is needed—headlines, deck copy, and pull quotes—while remaining readable in bold editorial paragraphs. It would also work well for branding and packaging that benefits from a classic serif with extra heft and warmth.
The overall tone is traditional and confident, with a warm, familiar texture that feels at home in established editorial or institutional settings. Its weight and rounded finishing give it a personable, slightly old-style friendliness while still reading as formal and dependable.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading experience with heightened impact: a familiar bookish structure reinforced by heavy strokes, rounded curves, and supportive bracketed serifs for a confident, display-forward texture.
The font maintains a consistent, dark color in text, with distinctive, sturdy numerals and clear differentiation between similarly shaped characters. The boldness emphasizes silhouette and terminal shape, making the face feel sturdy and grounded rather than delicate.