Serif Normal Onmu 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Minion' by Adobe; 'Berthold Garamond' by Berthold; 'Hyperon', 'PT Serif Pro', and 'Selina' by ParaType; 'Garamond No. 2 SB' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection; and 'Garamond' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book covers, packaging, branding, traditional, formal, scholarly, authoritative, classic tone, strong presence, readable display, editorial voice, bracketed, ball terminals, calligraphic, compact, robust.
This serif face shows robust, high-contrast strokes with clearly bracketed serifs and a crisp, slightly calligraphic modulation. Capitals are broad and sturdy with pronounced vertical stress, while lowercase forms maintain a compact rhythm and controlled curves. Terminals often finish in rounded or ball-like shapes (notably in letters like a, c, f, and r), adding warmth to an otherwise formal texture. Numerals are solid and legible, matching the weight and contrast of the alphabet and preserving a consistent, ink-trap-free silhouette.
It performs well for editorial headlines, magazine titling, and book-cover typography where a strong serif character is desirable. The weight and contrast also make it suitable for branding and packaging that aims for a classic, premium impression. In running text, it will favor larger sizes or comfortable leading where its dark color and contrast can remain clear.
The overall tone is traditional and confident, with a bookish, editorial presence. Its strong contrast and assertive serifs convey authority and seriousness, while the rounded terminals keep it from feeling overly severe. The texture reads as classic and established, suited to content that benefits from a refined, conventional voice.
The design intent appears to be a conventional, high-contrast serif with enough distinctive terminal shaping to feel characterful in display use, while still maintaining the familiar proportions and structure needed for serious editorial typography.
In text, the face produces a dark, even color with clear word shapes and strong emphasis on verticals. The combination of pronounced serifs and rounded terminals gives headlines a distinctive, slightly old-style flavor without drifting into decorative display styling.