Serif Normal Ohdep 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cassia' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, packaging, branding, classic, bookish, warm, traditional, authoritative, readability, robustness, classic tone, editorial voice, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap, soft serifs, sturdy.
A robust text serif with strongly bracketed serifs and a slightly softened, ink-friendly finish. Strokes are sturdy with modest contrast and gently rounded joins, giving counters a compact, sturdy feel. The serif shapes are pronounced but not sharp, and many terminals look subtly blunted, producing a stable, readable rhythm. Proportions lean traditional, with moderate apertures and a consistent, workmanlike color across lines.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a strong serif texture is desirable. It can also support display roles such as section heads, pull quotes, and packaging or branding that benefits from a traditional, trustworthy tone.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a warm, slightly old-style sensibility. Its heavy, confident presence feels authoritative without becoming formal or delicate, suggesting a dependable, traditional voice for reading and editorial contexts.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional serif for comfortable reading with extra robustness and softened detailing, maintaining a classic structure while enhancing durability and presence in print and at larger text sizes.
The lowercase shows a compact, steady texture and the uppercase carries a solid, headline-capable weight without losing its text-serif character. Numerals appear sturdy and straightforward, matching the typeface’s dense, durable texture.