Serif Normal Obnes 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, branding, invitations, classic, literary, refined, formal, authoritative, text reading, editorial tone, classic refinement, formal voice, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, moderate stress, diagonal axis.
This serif shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with smooth, bracketed serifs and softly flared terminals. Curves have a slightly calligraphic flow and moderate diagonal stress, giving bowls and rounds a lively rhythm. Capitals are stately with generous interior space and crisp, tapered strokes, while the lowercase balances readable, traditional proportions with compact joins and gently sculpted shoulders. Overall spacing feels even and text-oriented, with details that stay sharp at larger sizes.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine layouts, where its traditional proportions and lively contrast create an engaging text color. It also performs nicely for headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding applications that want a conventional serif with a touch of elegance.
The tone is classic and bookish, projecting refinement and authority without feeling ornamental. Its high-contrast elegance reads as editorial and formal, suited to contexts that benefit from a traditional voice and a polished finish.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and carefully bracketed detailing, aiming to combine readability with a more polished, literary finish. It emphasizes classic proportions and calligraphic stroke logic to deliver an authoritative, enduring typographic voice.
Figures mix lining forms with clear contrast and distinct shapes, supporting a composed, print-like texture. Terminals and serifs are consistently modeled, creating a cohesive cadence across both display capitals and continuous text.