Serif Contrasted Osby 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, book covers, branding, authoritative, editorial, classic, formal, dramatic, display impact, classic voice, editorial presence, premium tone, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp terminals, compact counters, stately.
A bold serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a clear vertical stress. Serifs are sharp and finely tapered, with crisp, clean joins and minimal bracketing, giving the letters a cut, engraved feel at display sizes. The capitals are broad and steady with strong rectangular stems, while the lowercase shows compact bowls and tight apertures that maintain a dense, even rhythm. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and contrast, with prominent curves and pointed hairline details that echo the serif treatment.
Best suited to headlines, magazine features, posters, and book covers where its contrast and sharp serif detail can be appreciated. It can also work for formal branding and mastheads that need a strong, classic voice, especially when set with generous leading and careful tracking to balance its dense texture.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a distinctly editorial and institutional character. Its high-contrast modeling and sharp serifs lend a dramatic, premium feel that reads as formal and serious rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast serif voice with strong display impact, pairing a sturdy overall silhouette with refined hairline detailing for a premium editorial look.
In text settings the dark color and tight interior spaces create a dense page texture, while the hairline elements add sparkle at larger sizes. The letterforms feel optimized for impact and presence, with a consistent, disciplined rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.