Serif Normal Ohnas 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Minion' by Adobe; 'Chift' by Alexandra Korolkova; 'ITC Pacella' by ITC; and 'Aelita', 'Orbi', and 'PT Serif Pro' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, print design, branding, traditional, authoritative, literary, classic, classic text, print emphasis, authority, editorial utility, bracketed, robust, stately, round terminals, tight counters.
A robust serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and compact internal spaces, giving the letterforms a dense, ink-trap-free color on the page. Strokes are solid and steady, with gently rounded joins and terminals that keep the shapes feeling durable rather than sharp. Capitals are wide and dignified with clear horizontal serifs (notably in E/F/T), while curves in C/G/O/Q are full and controlled; the Q features a short, curling tail. Lowercase shows a traditional, text-oriented construction with a two-storey a and g, sturdy verticals, and a relatively contained rhythm that reads as firm and cohesive in paragraphs. Numerals are heavy and old-style-influenced in feel, with strong serifed structure and ample weight for headings and display sizes.
Well-suited to editorial typography and book work where a strong serif voice is desired, especially for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and chapter openers. It can also support formal branding and packaging that benefits from a traditional, authoritative tone, and performs well in short to medium text blocks where a darker typographic color is acceptable.
The overall tone is classic and institutional, projecting seriousness and reliability. Its heavy, bookish color and conservative detailing evoke print traditions—newspapers, academic publishing, and formal communications—without feeling ornate.
The font appears designed to deliver a conventional, print-forward serif with added weight for emphasis—aiming for dependable readability and a confident, traditional presence in editorial and institutional contexts.
Spacing appears comfortable but visually tight due to the weight and smaller counters, which increases presence in headlines and short blocks of text. The design’s rounded bracketing and sturdy proportions help maintain clarity in mixed-case settings and longer samples, where it creates a strong, even typographic texture.