Serif Contrasted Onry 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Sally' and 'FS Sally Paneuropean' by Fontsmith (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, classic, authoritative, formal, dramatic, editorial impact, classic authority, display elegance, sharp refinement, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp terminals, bracketless, sharp joins.
This serif has pronounced thick–thin modulation with a clear vertical stress and very fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and largely unbracketed, giving the letters a crisp, cut-stone finish rather than a soft, calligraphic one. Uppercase forms feel sturdy and slightly condensed in rhythm, while the lowercase shows compact bowls and a lively mix of narrow and wider shapes that creates an energetic texture. Details like the tight apertures, crisp joins, and small, dark counters contribute to a dense, high-impact color in text.
This font is well suited to headlines, magazine or newspaper-style editorial layouts, and attention-grabbing pull quotes where high contrast and sharp serifs can do the work. It also fits book covers, formal announcements, and branding that benefits from a classic, authoritative serif with strong presence.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting authority and formality with a distinctly dramatic, high-contrast voice. It reads as traditional and serious, with a hint of theatrical sharpness coming from the knife-like serifs and bold vertical strokes.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with heightened contrast and crisp, modernized detailing, balancing old-style familiarity with a more incisive, high-impact finish for contemporary editorial use.
At larger sizes the hairlines and pointed serif treatment give the design a refined, display-ready sparkle, while in heavier text settings the compact counters and strong contrast produce a dark, emphatic paragraph color. Numerals appear lining with similarly high contrast and sturdy vertical emphasis.