Serif Normal Ohdil 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mediator Serif' by ParaType, 'Leida' by The Northern Block, and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, newspapers, magazines, academic text, traditional, scholarly, bookish, formal, readability, classic tone, text setting, editorial utility, bracketed, robust, crisp, ink-trapless, steady.
This serif typeface has sturdy, bracketed serifs and a calm, even rhythm. Strokes are moderately contrasted with clear thick–thin transitions and largely vertical stress, giving counters a stable, classical feel. Proportions run on the wider side, with generous interior space and comfortable spacing that keeps text from feeling tight. Terminals are clean and mostly squared-off through the serifs, and the overall drawing feels confident and consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Well-suited for long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. Its width and solid serifs also make it a practical choice for headlines, subheads, and pull quotes that need a traditional, trustworthy voice without high contrast delicacy.
The tone is traditional and authoritative, leaning toward academic and editorial contexts rather than decorative display. It reads as dependable and familiar, with a slightly robust presence that adds seriousness without feeling ornate.
The design intent appears to be a conventional, workhorse text serif: familiar proportions, moderate contrast, and sturdy serifs aimed at clarity and a composed page color across paragraphs.
Capitals appear firmly built and somewhat broad, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation between similar shapes (for example, the single-story forms and open counters are easy to parse at a glance). Numerals match the letterforms in weight and presence, supporting continuous reading in mixed text.