Serif Normal Olbab 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book titles, headlines, packaging, branding, traditional, scholarly, authoritative, literary, readability, heritage tone, editorial voice, strong presence, classic styling, bracketed serifs, oldstyle, soft terminals, calligraphic, robust.
This is a sturdy serif with bracketed serifs, rounded joins, and a slightly calligraphic, oldstyle construction. Strokes show gentle modulation and a broad, dark texture, with softened, ink-trap-free corners and subtly flared terminals. Capitals are broad and stable with classical proportions, while the lowercase has compact bowls and slightly tapered stems that keep counters open despite the heavy color. The numerals follow the same traditional rhythm with rounded forms and pronounced, curved terminals that read clearly at display sizes.
It suits editorial headlines, book and magazine titling, pull quotes, and other short-to-medium text where a classic serif voice and strong presence are needed. The sturdy shapes also work well for branding and packaging that aims for heritage or literary tone.
The font conveys a traditional, bookish confidence—more warm and human than mechanical. Its dark, even presence feels authoritative and established, suggesting print heritage and editorial seriousness without looking overly formal or brittle.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, print-oriented serif with a darker, more emphatic color and a subtly oldstyle, humanist flavor. It prioritizes familiar forms, robust structure, and an authoritative reading tone for editorial and display use.
The overall rhythm is calm and consistent, with gentle curves and bracketing doing most of the stylistic work rather than sharp serifs or extreme contrast. The heavy color produces strong emphasis in headings and short text, while the softer terminals keep it from feeling aggressive.