Serif Normal Onjo 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ltt Recoleta' and 'Recoleta' by Latinotype and 'Bogue' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazines, branding, traditional, confident, formal, scholarly, readability, authority, editorial tone, classic serif, bracketed, robust, crisp, compact, stately.
This serif presents sturdy, full-bodied letterforms with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The proportions lean broad with generous counters, while curves are smoothly tensioned and terminals finish cleanly without exaggerated flourishes. Capitals feel weighty and stable, and the lowercase maintains an even, readable rhythm with clear joins and a solid vertical stress. Numerals match the overall heft and show strong contrast and clear, conventional shapes suited to continuous reading.
Well-suited to editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired, from magazine headlines and decks to book typography and institutional communications. Its weight and contrast give it strong performance in titles, pull quotes, and section headers, while the consistent rhythm supports longer paragraphs when set with comfortable leading.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with an editorial voice that feels established rather than trendy. Its strong presence and high contrast add a sense of confidence and formality, lending a bookish, institutional character to headlines and text alike.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, high-contrast serif with a commanding presence and dependable readability. It balances classic, familiar structures with robust proportions to create a versatile face for editorial and formal publishing contexts.
At display sizes the contrast and sharp serif detail read especially cleanly, while the broad set and sturdy stems help preserve clarity in dense settings. The texture is emphatic and dark on the page, producing a decisive typographic color that favors strong hierarchy.