Serif Normal Ohlin 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, book covers, editorial, posters, classic, bookish, warm, sturdy, friendly, readable emphasis, classic tone, print texture, editorial utility, bracketed, soft serifs, ink-trap hint, rounded joins, large counters.
A robust old-style serif with rounded, bracketed serifs and softly modeled strokes that avoid sharp, brittle terminals. Curves are generous and slightly squarish in places, giving bowls and counters a full, steady texture. Serif tips tend to flare subtly with a blunted, inked-in feel, while joints and corners are eased, producing a cohesive, printed rhythm. The lowercase is compact and even, with clear differentiation across forms, and the figures carry the same sturdy, book-type presence.
Well-suited to headlines and subheads where a classic serif voice is desired, and it can also support editorial layouts and book-cover typography that benefits from a darker, more emphatic text color. It works especially well when you want traditional serif credibility with a friendly, slightly vintage texture.
The overall tone feels traditional and literary, with a comfortable, approachable warmth rather than a formal, high-fashion sharpness. Its slightly chunky, ink-friendly details suggest a familiar page texture—confident and readable, with a touch of vintage charm.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading impression with extra heft and softened, print-like details, balancing authority with approachability. Its proportions and rounded serif treatment aim for clarity in continuous text while still providing enough presence for prominent display lines.
In text, the heavy vertical presence and softened detailing create a strong typographic color that holds together well at display and subhead sizes. The design’s rounded terminals and mild calligraphic modulation help prevent the weight from feeling rigid, keeping word shapes recognizable and steady.