Serif Normal Otmol 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, posters, book covers, dramatic, classic, refined, formal, headline impact, classic authority, editorial elegance, premium tone, bracketed, flared, ball terminals, wedge serifs, high-waisted.
A high-contrast serif with broad, weighty stems and sharply tapered hairlines that create a crisp black-and-white rhythm. Serifs are wedge-like and often flared, with noticeable bracketing in places and pointed joins that lend a slightly calligraphic, cut-stone feel. Round letters show tight, sculpted counters and occasional ball-like terminals in the lowercase, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) finish in pronounced triangular points. Overall proportions read generously set and display-leaning, with robust capitals and a sturdy, compact lowercase that stays clear at size thanks to decisive thick strokes and clean, chiseled transitions.
Best suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and other short-to-medium text where its contrast and sharp terminals can provide impact. It also fits editorial branding, book cover titling, and premium packaging where a classic serif needs extra drama and presence.
The tone is assertive and editorial: elegant in its contrast, but also punchy and attention-grabbing. Its sharp terminals and sculpted curves add a theatrical, headline-ready character while still signaling traditional book-serifs and heritage typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with heightened contrast and sculpted, pointed details for stronger display performance. It aims to balance tradition and sophistication with a more forceful, modern editorial punch.
Uppercase forms feel monumental and slightly sculptural, with distinctive pointed details on diagonals and a prominent Q tail. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, mixing strong verticals with fine joins and crisp finishing strokes, which reinforces a cohesive, display-forward texture in mixed text.