Serif Normal Otmew 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, branding, classic, dramatic, formal, literary, editorial refinement, classic authority, display elegance, dramatic contrast, bracketed, ball terminals, ink traps, calligraphic, crisp.
This serif presents sharply tapered main strokes with thin, hairline connections and pronounced vertical stress, creating a crisp, high-contrast silhouette. Serifs are bracketed and often flare into wedge-like terminals, while several lowercase forms show rounded ball terminals and subtly sculpted joins that feel slightly calligraphic. Proportions lean traditional with compact counters and a steady rhythm in text, and the overall spacing appears balanced for display-to-text crossover. Numerals follow the same contrast and finish, with a clear, formal presence suited to headings and pull quotes.
Well-suited for editorial headlines, magazine typography, book covers, and brand wordmarks that benefit from a polished, classical voice. It can also work for short-form text such as subheads, deck copy, and pull quotes where its fine hairlines and contrast remain clear.
The tone is classic and editorial, with a dramatic, high-fashion edge from the strong stroke contrast and sharp terminals. It reads as formal and refined, evoking book typography and magazine styling rather than casual or utilitarian settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif foundation with heightened contrast and carefully finished terminals for a more dramatic, contemporary editorial feel. Its controlled rhythm and recognizable bookish proportions suggest an aim to balance readability with a distinctly elegant display presence.
Details like the teardrop/ball terminals (notably on forms such as a, f, j, y) and the crisp, tapering strokes add personality without becoming ornamental. At larger sizes the fine hairlines and sharp serifs become especially prominent, emphasizing the typeface’s elegant, print-like character.