Serif Normal Ogduw 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, authoritative, classic, formal, traditional, heritage feel, editorial impact, classic authority, display presence, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, sculpted, angular.
A bold, high-contrast serif with a sculpted, calligraphic construction and strongly bracketed, flared serifs. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with wedge-like terminals and crisp, angular joins that create a lively, slightly irregular rhythm. Uppercase forms feel compact and sturdy with wide caps and prominent serifs, while lowercase letters maintain a traditional structure with rounded bowls, a relatively modest x-height, and distinctive entry/exit strokes. Numerals are heavy and oldstyle-leaning in texture, with deep curves and strong vertical emphasis, matching the text weight and contrast.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and other prominent text where its contrast and sculpted serifs can be appreciated. It can also work for short editorial passages, pull quotes, and book-cover typography when a traditional, authoritative voice is desired.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, projecting an editorial seriousness with a touch of vintage warmth. Its sharp wedges and pronounced contrast give it a dramatic, rhetorical presence suited to declarative messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver classic serif credibility with added drama through pronounced contrast and flared, bracketed serifs, producing a historic, print-forward texture that stands out in display settings while remaining rooted in conventional text-serif proportions.
Spacing appears generous enough for display use, with noticeable variation in letter widths that adds a hand-shaped, engraved feel. The strong serifs and contrast create dark, punchy word shapes that hold together well at larger sizes.