Serif Normal Ofbov 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, reports, classic, bookish, formal, literary, traditional, readability, editorial tone, classic reference, text economy, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, robust, readable.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate contrast, and a steady, text-oriented rhythm. The forms show oldstyle influence: rounded bowls, slightly tapered strokes, and softened joins that keep the texture even in paragraphs. Capitals are sturdy and proportionate with clear, slightly flared terminals, while the lowercase maintains a familiar, readable skeleton with a modest x-height and open counters. Numerals and punctuation follow the same restrained, print-friendly construction, aiming for consistent color rather than display sharpness.
Well suited for long-form reading in books, articles, and editorial layouts where an even typographic color is important. It also fits reports, academic material, and other formal documents that benefit from a classic serif voice at typical text sizes.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, evoking established editorial typography and printed literature. Its calm proportions and softened detailing feel formal without being austere, supporting a dependable, authoritative voice.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: familiar letterforms, moderate contrast, and bracketed serifs tuned to produce an even, comfortable reading texture across paragraphs.
In the sample text the spacing and sidebearings create a stable line with little visual chatter, and the serif shaping helps guide the eye along the baseline. The design favors clarity over idiosyncrasy, with subtle warmth coming from the rounded, slightly calligraphic modulation.