Serif Normal Onbo 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, formal, classic, authoritative, bookish, tradition, emphasis, readability, editorial tone, print presence, bracketed, ball terminals, deep serifs, tight apertures, robust.
A robust text serif with strongly bracketed serifs, pronounced thick–thin modulation, and compact interior spaces that give the letters a dense, weighty color. Curves are round and full, with small ball terminals and teardrop-like endings visible on several lowercase forms, while vertical stems stay firm and slightly tapered by contrast. Proportions lean traditional: uppercase forms are broad and steady, lowercase counters are relatively tight, and figures are sturdy with clearly modeled curves and heavy feet. Overall spacing reads moderately tight, producing an even, dark rhythm in paragraphs.
Well suited to headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where a traditional serif voice and strong typographic presence are desired. It can also serve book-cover typography and formal branding applications that benefit from a confident, print-classic texture.
The tone is traditional and authoritative, with a distinctly editorial seriousness that feels suited to established institutions and print-forward communication. Its strong contrast and emphatic serifs add a sense of ceremony and confidence, while the rounded terminals keep it from feeling overly sharp or austere.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, dependable serif voice with heightened emphasis and contrast, aiming for strong typographic color and a familiar literary feel in display and editorial settings.
In the text sample, the type creates a compact, high-impact texture that holds together well at large sizes and in bold headings. The deep serifs and tight apertures contribute to a classic, slightly old-style flavor even as the overall construction remains fairly conventional and upright.