Serif Normal Ohgil 13 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book typography, print, historical themed, classic, bookish, traditional, warm, authoritative, readability, tradition, warmth, heritage, print focus, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, robust color, ink-trap feel.
A robust serif with sturdy, bracketed terminals and softly rounded joins that give the letterforms a carved, slightly calligraphic feel. Strokes are moderately modulated with a strong vertical emphasis, and many forms end in ball-like terminals (notably in several lowercase letters), adding warmth and weight to the silhouette. Counters are compact but clear, producing a dark, even typographic color, while the overall construction remains conventional and highly legible. Numerals appear oldstyle (text figures) with varying heights and a flowing, slightly old-fashioned rhythm.
Well-suited to extended reading in print contexts such as books, essays, magazines, and editorial layouts where a strong, traditional serif texture is desired. The dense color and sturdy details also make it effective for headings, pull quotes, and packaging or branding that leans classic and heritage-inspired.
The font conveys a traditional, bookish tone with a confident, slightly antique flavor. Its rounded finishing details and dense color feel friendly and familiar, while still reading as formal and authoritative.
Likely designed as a dependable, conventional serif with added warmth and character through rounded terminals and robust detailing, aiming for comfortable readability and a classic literary presence.
Uppercase forms show restrained classical proportions with firm serifs and minimal flourish, whereas the lowercase introduces more personality through rounded terminals and sturdy, compact shapes. The sample text suggests it holds together well in longer lines, producing a strong page presence without looking overly decorative.