Serif Normal Ofman 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, legal, classic, formal, literary, institutional, refined, readability, tradition, versatility, credibility, bracketed, oldstyle, sturdy, crisp, transitional.
A conventional text serif with bracketed serifs and a steady, even color on the page. Strokes show moderate contrast with subtly tapered joins, and round letters keep a smooth, slightly oval construction. Terminals are mostly sheared and gently cupped, giving the lowercase a traditional, bookish texture. The uppercase feels sturdy and balanced with wide bowls and clear internal counters, while numerals are proportioned for running text, with oldstyle-style movement and varying heights.
Well suited to body copy in books, magazines, and long-form articles where a familiar serif texture supports comfortable reading. It also fits institutional communications such as academic, legal, and policy documents, and can serve as a dependable companion for headings when set with moderate tracking and ample leading.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, suggesting tradition and authority without feeling ornate. It reads as composed and trustworthy, with a restrained elegance suited to serious subject matter and long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose reading face: conservative proportions, bracketed serifs, and measured contrast combine to produce a stable text color and a familiar, traditional voice.
The italic is not shown; the samples indicate a consistent roman rhythm with sturdy serifs that help maintain clarity at text sizes. Letters like the lowercase g and the curved descenders add a slightly lively, historical flavor while remaining conservative and highly legible.