Serif Normal Ohnow 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fulmar' by CAST and 'Core Serif N' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, publishing, academic, classic, bookish, authoritative, traditional, text reading, classic tone, print utility, editorial clarity, traditional voice, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, robust, readable.
A robust serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and softly tapered terminals. Strokes show moderate contrast with a subtly calligraphic stress, giving round letters a gently organic flow rather than a rigid geometric feel. Proportions are fairly traditional: capitals are broad and steady, lowercase forms are open and compact, and the overall rhythm is even, with clear counters and stable verticals that support continuous reading. Numerals are sturdy and text-oriented, matching the letterforms’ weight and serif treatment for consistent color in paragraphs.
Well suited to book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and other reading-heavy contexts where a conventional serif texture is desired. It can also support formal communication—reports, essays, and institutional materials—where clarity and tradition are part of the message.
The tone is classic and bookish, with a confident, editorial presence. It reads as traditional and dependable, suggesting established institutions and print culture rather than a trendy or experimental voice.
The design appears intended to provide a familiar, comfortable text face with enough contrast and serif structure to guide the eye across lines, while keeping forms sturdy and legible at typical reading sizes. Its consistent details across letters and numerals suggest a focus on dependable paragraph color and classic typographic manners.
Details like the beaked/curved terminals on letters such as "a" and "f," the strong foot serifs on "T" and "L," and the slightly cupped joins in bowls contribute to a warm, slightly oldstyle flavor. Spacing appears balanced in the sample text, producing a dark-but-controlled texture suited to dense setting.