Serif Normal Ogkid 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Askan Slim' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, book typography, print design, headlines, traditional, stately, bookish, trustworthy, readability, classic tone, print emphasis, editorial utility, authority, bracketed, ball terminals, oldstyle influence, soft curves, large serifs.
This serif has a sturdy, book-oriented construction with bracketed serifs and rounded terminals that soften the overall texture. Strokes show gentle modulation rather than sharp contrast, and curves are full and slightly bulbous, giving counters a warm, open feel. The uppercase is compact and authoritative with substantial head and foot serifs, while the lowercase reads steady and even, with a two-storey “g” and a noticeable, rounded ear. Numerals match the serifed, slightly oldstyle-influenced rhythm, maintaining consistent weight and a calm baseline presence.
It suits long-form reading in books, essays, and magazine layouts where a familiar serif texture helps guide the eye. The weight and strong serifs also make it effective for headings, pull quotes, and packaging or institutional materials that need a traditional, trustworthy voice.
The tone is classic and dependable, leaning toward a traditional print voice rather than a sleek contemporary one. Its rounded finishing details and generous serifs make it feel welcoming and slightly nostalgic, with a confident, editorial gravitas.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, highly readable serif with a warm, print-classic character. Its forms emphasize durability and clarity in continuous text while retaining enough personality in terminals and curves to stand out in editorial settings.
Serifs are prominent and smoothly bracketed, creating a continuous flow across words in text. The letterforms prioritize stability over sharpness, and the overall spacing and rhythm in the sample text suggest a dense, readable color suitable for sustained reading.