Serif Normal Ohgam 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newsletters, reports, classic, bookish, authoritative, warm, traditional, text setting, readability, traditional tone, editorial voice, bracketed, rounded, robust, readable, oldstyle.
A sturdy serif with bracketed, softly tapered serifs and rounded joins that give the letterforms a slightly organic, traditional texture. Strokes are moderately modulated with a calm rhythm, and the capitals feel broad and stable with open interior counters. Lowercase shows compact, text-oriented proportions with clear differentiation between forms, including a two-storey a and g and a gently curved, slightly calligraphic feel in terminals. Numerals follow the same robust, bookish construction, maintaining consistent color and spacing in running text.
Well suited to extended reading in books and editorial layouts, where its steady rhythm and clear forms maintain legibility across paragraphs. It also works for institutional or professional materials—reports, newsletters, and academic-style documents—where a traditional serif voice is desirable.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting a dependable, established voice rather than a sharp or fashion-forward one. Its rounded serifs and measured contrast add warmth and familiarity, making it feel suited to traditional print culture and long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar, authoritative presence. It balances traditional detailing with robust shapes to produce an even typographic color in continuous text.
Details like the gently cupped terminals, the sturdy crossbars, and the slightly soft shoulders keep the texture even at larger sizes while avoiding a mechanical, overly geometric feel. The design reads cleanly in the sample paragraph with consistent word shapes and comfortable spacing.