Serif Normal Otraf 6 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Scotch' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, fashion, branding, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, display impact, editorial tone, luxury branding, classic refinement, didone-like, hairline serifs, bracketed, ball terminals, sculpted.
A sculpted serif with extreme thick–thin modulation and a crisp, editorial rhythm. Serifs are fine and sharp, with a mix of wedge-like entries and delicate hairlines that flare into heavy main strokes. Curves are taut and controlled, and several letters show pronounced bulb/ball terminals and teardrop-like joins that heighten the contrast. The lowercase has sturdy verticals with compact apertures and slightly calligraphic shaping, while numerals follow the same high-contrast, display-oriented construction.
Best suited to headlines, magazine covers, pull quotes, and brand marks where high contrast and sculpted serif detail can be appreciated. It can also work for posters and packaging that call for an elevated, editorial voice, especially at larger sizes.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, with a dramatic, fashion-led presence. Its sharp contrast and refined detailing convey sophistication and a sense of classic prestige, while the bold black strokes add theatrical impact.
The design appears intended as a modern, high-contrast serif for display use, pairing classical proportions with exaggerated modulation and refined terminals to create a luxurious, attention-grabbing typographic voice.
In text settings the letterforms create a strong, dark color with sparkling hairline details, producing an eye-catching texture more akin to headline typography than long-form reading. The design relies on crisp edges and delicate hairlines, so it benefits from sizes and reproduction methods that preserve fine details.