Serif Normal Ogdis 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, classic, assertive, formal, vintage, strong presence, classic tone, print impact, editorial voice, bracketed, calligraphic, angular, crisp, compact counters.
This serif presents sturdy, sculpted letterforms with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed wedge-like serifs that flare into stems. The shapes lean toward angular joins and slightly faceted curves, giving bowls and terminals a cut, chiseled feel rather than fully rounded softness. Uppercase forms are broad and stately with strong horizontals, while the lowercase shows compact internal counters and energetic details in letters like a, e, and g. Overall spacing and rhythm feel dense and weighty, producing a dark, authoritative text color at display and subhead sizes.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and prominent editorial typography where its dark color and sharp serif detailing can carry personality. It can also work on book covers, posters, and heritage-leaning branding, especially when you want a classic serif voice with extra punch.
The tone is traditional and editorial, with a confident, slightly old-style gravitas. Its sharp serifs and high-contrast modeling add a dramatic, somewhat vintage flavor that feels suited to established institutions and print-forward design.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with heightened contrast and more angular, expressive carving in the details. It aims for strong presence and legibility in display contexts while retaining an established, text-serif structure.
The numerals appear sturdy and old-style in spirit, matching the heavy serif treatment and contrast of the alphabet. The uppercase and lowercase maintain consistent serif logic and stress, with a noticeable emphasis on strong verticals and crisp terminals that can read quite bold in paragraphs.