Serif Normal Obdod 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, authority, elegance, bracketed, sharp serifs, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle figures.
A classic text serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, crisp bracketed serifs, and a steady upright posture. The letterforms show moderated proportions and a traditional rhythm, with slightly tapered terminals and subtly sculpted joins that keep the texture lively without becoming ornate. Capitals feel authoritative and evenly set, while the lowercase combines compact counters with clear, pointed details (notably in the diagonals and cross-strokes). Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and extenders that blend naturally into running text.
Well suited for long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also serve effectively in formal documents, academic materials, and refined branding that benefits from classic typographic cues.
The overall tone is bookish and cultivated, projecting a traditional, dependable voice with a touch of elegance. Its contrast and sharp finishing give it a polished, editorial seriousness suited to established institutions and classic publishing.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable text serif that draws on historical book typography, pairing strong serif structure with lively contrast for a familiar yet refined page texture.
The face maintains a consistent, print-like color across lines, with distinct, well-formed serifs that help guide the eye horizontally. Diagonal letters (V/W/X/Y) have a crisp, chiseled presence, and the italic is not shown, reinforcing a straightforward, upright reading character in the samples provided.