Serif Humanist Ohle 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, literary titles, editorial, packaging, branding, old-world, bookish, hand-inked, warm, rustic, heritage feel, text readability, human warmth, print texture, bracketed, soft serifs, organic, lively, texty.
A lively serif with calligraphic, hand-inked contours and gently bracketed serifs. Strokes show subtle tapering and slightly irregular edges, creating a warm, organic rhythm rather than a rigid, mechanical finish. Proportions lean traditional with a comparatively small x-height, generous ascenders, and open counters that help the texture breathe in paragraph settings. Round letters are softly oval, terminals are subtly flared, and overall spacing produces a comfortably even, slightly varied color.
Well-suited for book interiors, long-form editorial, and literary or historical titling where a traditional texture is desired. It also works effectively for packaging and brand identities that want an artisanal, heritage-leaning voice, and for pull quotes or short display lines that benefit from its warm, inked character.
The tone is classic and human, evoking printed pages, folktales, and historical or literary settings. Its mild roughness and soft shapes feel approachable and craft-forward, adding character without tipping into novelty. The result reads as dignified but not formal, with an inviting, slightly rustic charm.
The design appears intended to translate old-style, calligraphic serif conventions into a usable, contemporary text face with added hand-made flavor. It prioritizes a comfortable reading rhythm and a familiar, classical silhouette while preserving small irregularities that keep the typography expressive and personable.
The numeral set matches the text style with rounded forms and modest contrast, maintaining a cohesive, period-leaning feel. Uppercase forms carry a sturdy presence for headings, while the lowercase remains readable and calm at text sizes, with just enough texture to be distinctive.