Serif Normal Osba 2 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, branding, posters, dramatic, formal, classic, authoritative, luxury tone, editorial impact, classic serif, display clarity, premium branding, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, bracketless, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with a distinctly vertical stance and crisp, mostly unbracketed hairline serifs. Strokes move between very thin joins and terminals and heavy main stems, creating a sharp, polished rhythm. The capitals are compact and disciplined with pointed apexes and clean, straight-sided construction, while the lowercase shows traditional text proportions with a moderate x-height and pronounced ascenders and descenders. Bowls and curves are smooth and tightly controlled, and the overall fit feels intentionally compact for a dense, impactful color on the page.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other display roles where its contrast and tight rhythm can be appreciated. It can also support editorial and brand typography in larger sizes, particularly for fashion, culture, and premium product communications.
The tone is elegant and assertive, with a fashion/editorial sharpness that reads as refined rather than friendly. Its stark contrast and precise detailing give it a premium, classic voice suited to serious or high-style messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with heightened contrast and compact proportions, prioritizing elegance and impact in display typography while retaining familiar book-like letterforms.
Thin horizontals and hairline serifs contribute strongly to the look, especially in letters like E/F/T and in curved forms where the contrast is most apparent. The numerals follow the same high-contrast logic and appear designed to match display settings, emphasizing crisp silhouettes over softness.