Serif Normal Orfy 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, headlines, branding, packaging, classic, bookish, formal, literary, traditional, classic reading, authoritative tone, display emphasis, editorial voice, bracketed, wedge serifs, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, sheared stress.
This serif design uses compact, sturdy letterforms with pronounced thick–thin modulation and softly bracketed wedge serifs. Curves show a gentle, oldstyle-like stress and the joins are rounded, giving counters a slightly pinched, sculpted feel. Terminals frequently finish in small balls or teardrops (notably in several lowercase forms), while capitals remain upright and firm with broad shoulders and tapered strokes. Numerals appear text-friendly with mixed widths and subtle calligraphic shaping, matching the font’s lively rhythm and dark overall color.
It suits editorial typography where a traditional serif voice is desired, including magazines, book covers, and section headings. The strong contrast and compact shapes also work well for branding, packaging, and pull quotes where a dark, confident presence is beneficial.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with a confident, slightly decorative warmth. It reads as authoritative and established, but the ball terminals and lively contrast add a hint of personality that keeps it from feeling purely austere.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif with a robust weight and classic detailing, blending familiar text-serif structure with expressive terminals for added character. Its forms prioritize a strong typographic color and a traditional atmosphere for display and editorial use.
Spacing and proportions create a dense, headline-ready texture, especially in the uppercase and in heavier text settings. Distinctive details—like the curled tail on the Q and the sculpted terminals in letters such as a, c, f, g, and y—contribute to a recognizable, classic book-serif character.