Serif Contrasted Ongo 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, certificates, formal, vintage, dramatic, authoritative, heritage feel, display impact, formal tone, engraved look, chiseled, angular, wedge serifs, calligraphic, engraved.
This typeface is a slanted, high-contrast serif with crisp wedge-like terminals and sharply cut corners that give the outlines a chiseled, faceted feel. Strokes show a strong thick–thin pattern, with narrow hairlines and pointed joins, while serifs read as small, angular spurs rather than broad slabs. The letterforms are relatively compact with firm verticals, an energetic rightward slant, and slightly varied widths that create a lively rhythm in words. Numerals and capitals share the same angular treatment, and bowls and apertures tend toward polygonal curves rather than fully round forms.
It is best suited to display use—headlines, magazine covers, posters, and packaging—where the sharp, high-contrast detailing can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can also support formal or historic-themed materials such as invitations or certificate-style designs, especially when used with generous spacing and simple supporting type.
The overall tone feels historic and ceremonial, combining an engraved or blackletter-adjacent sharpness with the refinement of a contrasted italic. It projects seriousness and tradition, with a dramatic, attention-grabbing texture that reads as assertive rather than casual.
The design appears intended to evoke a traditional, engraved or Old World sensibility while remaining legible in modern display contexts. Its sharp wedge serifs, faceted curves, and pronounced contrast are geared toward creating a distinctive, authoritative texture that stands out in short bursts of text.
In text settings the strong contrast and narrow internal spaces create a dense, dark color, while the consistent slant helps maintain flow across lines. The distinctive pointed terminals and faceted curves become a key identifying feature, especially in capitals and in the more angular rounds.