Serif Normal Ohkoh 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, book covers, branding, robust, traditional, lively, friendly, bookish, high impact, classic warmth, editorial emphasis, heritage tone, readable boldness, bracketed, ball terminals, soft curves, compact, sturdy.
A very heavy serif with compact proportions and strongly bracketed serifs that soften the joins into the stems. Curves are full and rounded, with noticeable stroke modulation but not extreme; the thick verticals and generous counters keep the shapes from clogging at display sizes. Terminals often finish in subtle bulbs or teardrops, and several letters show slightly calligraphic stress, lending motion within an otherwise upright, steady texture. The lowercase is moderately wide and open, with a traditional two-storey “a” and a distinctive “g” whose ear and lower bowl feel oldstyle in spirit.
Best suited for headlines, pull quotes, and short-to-medium editorial setting where a strong, traditional serif voice is desired. It should perform well in branding and packaging that benefits from a confident, heritage-leaning tone, and it can add emphasis to captions or subheads when set with adequate size and breathing room.
The overall tone is classic and confident, with a warm, slightly playful bounce coming from the rounded terminals and energetic curves. It reads as familiar and literary rather than clinical, evoking traditional printing and editorial typography while still feeling bold and attention-getting.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic text-serif structure in a much heavier, more assertive weight, keeping traditional details—bracketed serifs and oldstyle-like terminals—while maintaining enough openness to stay readable. It aims to balance authority with approachability for high-impact editorial and display use.
The weight is substantial enough that inner apertures and joins become a key part of legibility; the design compensates with clear counters and generous spacing in many glyphs. Numerals are sturdy and prominent, suited to being set alongside text without looking delicate.