Serif Normal Orme 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, editorial, heritage, stately, friendly, bookish, impact, readability, tradition, warmth, density, bracketed, softened, rounded, robust, compact.
A robust serif with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and smoothly rounded joins that soften the heavy color. Strokes are confidently weighted with modest contrast, and bowls and counters are generously open for the weight. Proportions feel compact and efficient, with a tall x-height and short ascenders/descenders that keep lines dense and stable. Terminals tend toward blunt or subtly cupped shapes, giving the letters a warm, carved-in-ink presence rather than sharp, high-contrast refinement.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, book covers, and packaging where a dense, bold serif texture is desirable. It can also work for short editorial callouts and pull quotes, especially when you want traditional credibility with a warm, rounded finish.
The overall tone is authoritative yet approachable—traditional and editorial, but not severe. Its softened serifs and rounded shaping add a friendly, slightly nostalgic voice that suits classic, trustworthy messaging.
Likely designed to deliver high-impact serif typography with a classic foundation, emphasizing sturdy readability and a friendly, vintage-leaning flavor. The tall x-height and compact proportions support dense setting, while the softened serif detailing keeps the weight from feeling harsh.
The face maintains strong rhythm at display sizes, with sturdy horizontals and a consistent serif treatment that helps words hold together. Numerals appear similarly weighty and suited to headline use, matching the letterforms’ compact, emphatic texture.