Serif Normal Onbe 10 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Delvona' by Great Studio, 'Ltt Recoleta' by Latinotype, 'Adonis New' by ParaType, and 'Gart Serif' by Vitaliy Gotsanyuk (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, headlines, branding, traditional, bookish, stately, friendly, readability, warmth, editorial tone, classic voice, bracketed, soft serifs, rounded terminals, ball terminals, ink-trap feel.
A robust serif with generously bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, and a slightly soft, inked silhouette. Strokes are sturdy with moderate contrast, and many joins and corners are eased rather than razor-sharp, giving the forms a gently sculpted feel. Counters are open and proportions lean slightly wide in key letters, while the lowercase maintains clear, conventional structures with distinct bowls, spurs, and sturdy stems. Numerals are weighty and readable, with old-style warmth in their curves and terminals.
Well-suited to long-form editorial typography such as books, magazines, and reports where a strong serif presence and comfortable texture are desired. The sturdy detailing and softened terminals also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and heritage-leaning branding that benefits from a confident but approachable voice.
The overall tone is traditional and dependable, with a subtly warm, slightly playful texture from the rounded finishing and bulb-like terminals. It reads as classic and familiar rather than austere, bringing a comfortable, bookish authority suited to editorial settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable serif with added warmth through rounded terminals and generous bracketing, aiming to balance authority with approachability. Its sturdy construction and consistent texture suggest a focus on dependable performance in both text and prominent display settings.
The font’s rhythm is smooth and steady, with a noticeable preference for rounded finishing on stroke ends and serif tips that reduces brittleness at display sizes. The italic is not shown, and the samples suggest the face is designed to keep color even in dense text while still providing distinctive, characterful shapes.