Serif Other Opluv 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: typewriter styling, manuscripts, code samples, captions, posters, typewriter, literary, vintage, editorial, archival, typewriter mimicry, vintage tone, text legibility, fixed-width rhythm, editorial voice, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, ball terminals, soft corners, texty.
This is a monospaced serif with compact, typewriter-like proportions and a steady vertical rhythm. Strokes are generally even with moderate contrast and rounded joins, giving the letterforms a slightly softened, printed impression. Serifs are small and bracketed, with occasional wedge-like feet and subtle flaring at terminals; several characters also show ball terminals (notably on forms like the lowercase f). Curves are generously rounded and counters are open, while details such as the tail on Q and the hooked descenders add a mildly decorative, old-style flavor without becoming ornate.
Well suited for typewriter-themed layouts, manuscript simulations, and editorial treatments where a fixed-width rhythm is desirable. It can also work for short code snippets, captions, or UI readouts that benefit from consistent character widths, and for display uses where a vintage, document-like voice is wanted.
The overall tone reads as vintage and literary, reminiscent of typed manuscripts, editorial copy, and archival documents. Its softened edges and slightly quirky terminals lend a human, analog character—more personable than clinical—while still feeling orderly and utilitarian.
The design appears intended to combine the disciplined spacing of monospaced typography with a more traditional serif construction and a lightly decorative finish. It aims to evoke the feel of historical typing and printed ephemera while staying legible and rhythmically consistent in running text.
The monospaced spacing creates a strong grid and consistent texture, which makes the font feel deliberate and mechanical even as individual glyphs introduce small idiosyncrasies (e.g., curled tails and hooked descenders). Figures follow the same structured rhythm and maintain clear silhouettes within the fixed width.