Serif Normal Ohnow 6 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, quotations, literary, formal, traditional, bookish, readability, traditional tone, editorial polish, classic styling, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, stately, refined.
This serif typeface shows crisp, bracketed serifs and a clear stroke-contrast that becomes most evident in rounded forms and in the diagonals of letters like V, W, and Y. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, with modest modulation and neatly finished terminals. Proportions feel open and somewhat broad, supporting comfortable counters in letters such as a, e, and o, while maintaining a steady, even rhythm across lines of text. The figures follow the same old-style-influenced construction, with noticeable thick–thin transitions and rounded joins that keep the overall texture cohesive.
It is well suited to long-form reading such as books and essays, as well as editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. The strong contrast and broad proportions also make it effective for pull quotes, section heads, and magazine-style headlines where a polished, classic tone is needed.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a composed, authoritative presence suited to traditional reading contexts. Its high-contrast detailing and tidy serif work add a sense of refinement, while the generous letterforms keep it approachable rather than austere.
The design intention appears to be a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and careful serif shaping, aiming for a familiar, trustworthy reading experience while still offering enough sharpness and refinement for prominent editorial typography.
In the sample text, the face holds together well at display-to-text sizes, producing a clean, slightly glossy texture without becoming overly sharp. The italics are not shown; the roman emphasizes clarity through consistent stem structure, restrained flare, and balanced spacing.