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Author's note

Ovo by Sorkin Type Co is a free serif font with stately proportions, tall capitals, and pronounced changes between fine hairlines and broad, gently swelling strokes. The effect is elegant, restrained, and slightly literary.

Book covers are its most convincing setting, especially literary fiction and essay collections seeking a calm classical voice. The same measured drawing suits museum programs, cultural event posters, and refined food packaging, suggesting tradition without looking antique. In editorial design, its sculpted curves can echo portrait photography, engraved illustrations, or delicate ornamental borders, making the lettering an integral part of the imagery rather than neutral text.

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Basic font information

Font family

Ovo

Font subfamily

Regular

Unique subfamily identification

SorkinTypeCo.: Ovo: 2011

Full font name

Ovo

Name table version

Version 1.002

Postscript font name

Ovo

Trademark notice

Ovo is a trademark of Sorkin Type Co.

Manufacturer name

Sorkin Type Co.

Designer

Nicole Fally

Description

Ovo was inspired by a set of hand lettered caps seen in a 1930's lettering guide. The capitals suggested the time in which they were made because of the soft serif treatment used. This detail and a subtle casual feeling creeping into the otherwise classical forms led to the soft genial lowercase and the whimsical numbers now seen in Ovo. Ovo is a medium contrast serif font. Because of the old style variable letter widths and subtle detail it will work best at medium to large sizes.