Serif Normal Olmap 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EFCO Fairley' by Ephemera Fonts, 'Pittsbrook' by Fontdation, 'Extra Old' by Mans Greback, 'Hideout' by Monotype, and 'Ideal Gothic' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, traditional, authoritative, sturdy, institutional, impactful serif, classic tone, strong readability, print emphasis, bracketed, robust, compact, blocky, high-ink.
This typeface is a sturdy, conventional serif with substantial weight and compact proportions. Serifs are clearly bracketed and mostly horizontal, giving the letters a firmly planted, engraved-like footprint without becoming slabby. Curves are broad and controlled, counters are relatively tight for the weight, and joins feel reinforced, producing a dense, steady rhythm. Uppercase forms read strong and slightly condensed, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, workmanlike structure with a single-story g and a compact, rounded e; numerals are similarly heavy and built for clear presence.
It performs best where strong presence and quick recognition matter—headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short blocks of editorial text. The dense color and robust serifs also suit packaging and signage applications that need a traditional, trustworthy tone.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with an editorial and institutional voice. Its heavy, compact color feels confident and emphatic, suggesting seriousness rather than delicacy or flourish.
The font appears intended as a pragmatic, high-impact serif that preserves classic book-type cues while prioritizing strength and economy of detail. Its shapes favor confident readability and a consistent, dark texture for assertive display and editorial typography.
The design emphasizes solidity over finesse: terminals are blunt, details are simplified, and interior space is managed conservatively to keep strokes from feeling fragile. In text settings it creates a dark, uniform texture with a pronounced baseline and a stable, no-nonsense cadence.