Serif Contrasted Onbo 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a high-contrast serif with a strong vertical axis, thin hairlines, and sharply defined serifs. The capitals feel stately and open, with generous interior counters (notably in C, O, and Q) and clean, straight terminals in E and F that read as crisp and deliberate. Lowercase forms maintain the contrast and refinement, with compact, tidy details and a clear, traditional rhythm that stays legible in paragraph setting. Numerals follow the same calligraphic contrast, with slender joins and prominent thick-to-thin transitions that give figures a polished, print-like presence.
It performs especially well in editorial contexts such as magazine headlines, feature titles, and pull quotes where contrast can shine at larger sizes. It also suits brand identities, packaging, and formal materials like invitations or certificates that benefit from a refined, upscale serif voice. In longer text, it can provide a classic bookish color, particularly when set with comfortable leading and sizing that preserves the hairlines.
The overall tone is elegant and editorial, projecting a sense of luxury and classical authority. Its dramatic contrast and precise finishing suggest a premium, curated voice—confident, formal, and suited to sophisticated storytelling.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined, high-contrast serif palette that feels both classical and contemporary in finish—optimized for strong typographic impact, clear hierarchy, and an elevated, print-forward aesthetic.
Across both the grid and text sample, the spacing and stroke modulation create a crisp black-and-white texture: thick verticals carry the color while hairlines stay delicate, producing a shimmering, high-end page rhythm. The design leans toward sharp, clean construction rather than soft, heavily bracketed joins, which contributes to its modern, polished take on a classic serif idiom.