Serif Normal Onni 8 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazines, packaging, literary, classic, authoritative, formal, readability, authority, traditional tone, strong presence, editorial voice, bracketed, ball terminals, crisp, sculpted, robust.
A robust text serif with pronounced stroke contrast and firmly bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a compact, sturdy build with slightly flared terminals and rounded details that soften the heavy strokes. Curves are smooth and controlled, with clear modulation through bowls and shoulders, and capitals have a traditional, inscriptional steadiness. Numerals are weighty and readable, with old-style warmth in the curves and strong baseline presence.
Well suited to editorial typography where a strong presence is needed: headlines, decks, pull quotes, and section openers. It can also work for book typography at moderate sizes when a darker, more emphatic page color is desired, and it pairs naturally with packaging or labels that benefit from a traditional, trustworthy voice.
The overall tone feels classic and editorial—serious, confident, and bookish. Its strong black color and sculpted detailing give it an authoritative voice suited to traditional publishing contexts while retaining a touch of warmth from its rounded terminals.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, readable serif with elevated impact—combining classic proportions and bracketed serifs with a heavier, more assertive color for contemporary editorial needs.
The rhythm in text is dense and even, producing a dark, cohesive texture. Serifs and terminals remain consistent across upper- and lowercase, and the punctuation and figures match the same confident, sturdy tone for cohesive setting in mixed content.