Serif Humanist Osje 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, branding, packaging, invitations, bookish, traditional, warm, literary, handcrafted, readability, tradition, warmth, print-like, bracketed, old-style, organic, lively, soft terminals.
A classic serif with bracketed, slightly tapered serifs and gently modulated strokes that keep the color even while still showing calligraphic influence. The proportions feel traditional, with a comparatively short x-height and noticeable ascender/descender presence that adds vertical rhythm. Curves are full and slightly irregular in an intentional, humanist way, and joins/terminals often end in soft, rounded wedges rather than sharp cuts. Spacing reads comfortable and readable in text, with a subtly varied rhythm that avoids a rigid, mechanical feel.
This style suits long-form reading such as books and editorial layouts, where the steady texture and traditional proportions support comfortable paragraphs. It also works well for heritage-leaning branding, packaging, and titling that benefits from a warm, established voice without becoming overly ornamental.
The overall tone is literary and traditional, with a warm, slightly handmade character. It evokes printed book typography and editorial settings, conveying reliability and familiarity while retaining a touch of lively, organic movement.
The design appears intended to balance classic readability with humanist liveliness—delivering a dependable text face with subtly calligraphic details, soft serif transitions, and an overall bookish texture suitable for both reading and refined display moments.
Uppercase forms show confident, classical construction and consistent serif treatment, while the lowercase adds more personality through gently swelling curves and softly cupped terminals. Numerals follow the same old-style spirit in silhouette and contrast, pairing naturally with text rather than appearing overly geometric.