Serif Normal Onre 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bogart' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial, packaging, classic, bookish, stately, formal, vintage, heritage tone, strong presence, editorial voice, display emphasis, bracketed, robust, round, softened, calligraphic.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and generously rounded joins, giving the strokes a slightly softened, inked feeling rather than a crisp mechanical finish. Serifs are bracketed and substantial, with flared, wedge-like terminals that keep counters open while adding weight at the ends of strokes. The letterforms lean toward wide, steady proportions with strong vertical stress and a consistent, confident rhythm; curves are full and slightly bulbous, and the figures show similarly sturdy construction with old-style warmth in their contours.
Best suited for display and short-to-medium passages where a strong serif voice is desired—headlines, pull quotes, book and magazine titles, heritage branding, and packaging. It can also work for editorial subheads and introductions where a darker typographic color and classic texture help set hierarchy.
The tone reads traditional and authoritative, with a literary, old-world voice suited to established institutions and editorial contexts. Its heavy presence and softened edges add a friendly gravitas—more storybook and heritage than austere modernism.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading experience with extra weight and drama, balancing classic proportions with softened, bracketed detailing for a warmer, more expressive finish in display-led typography.
In text, the dense color and strong serifs create a clearly marked word shape and a dramatic typographic texture at larger sizes. The lowercase includes a single-storey “a” and other rounded forms that push the design toward an approachable, slightly quaint character while staying firmly within conventional serif styling.