Serif Humanist Obpu 2 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, quotations, invitations, classic, literary, antique, dramatic, refined, classical tone, reading comfort, print character, editorial voice, bracketed, calligraphic, lively, texty, crisp.
A serif text face with strongly modulated strokes and tapered terminals, showing a calligraphic logic in the way curves thicken and thin. Serifs are bracketed and often slightly sharp, with a subtly irregular, inked edge in places that adds texture without turning fully distressed. Uppercase forms feel formal and somewhat narrow in their inner counters, while lowercase remains readable with open bowls and a steady rhythm; proportions vary by glyph, giving the set a natural, bookish cadence. Numerals follow the same contrasty, old-style sensibility, with delicate curves and small entry/exit strokes.
Well-suited to book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice and strong typographic color are desired. It can also serve effectively for pull quotes, chapter titles, and formal printed pieces that benefit from a refined, slightly antique tone.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with a slightly antique, printed-on-paper character. Its crisp contrast and pointed details lend a dramatic, editorial flavor, while the gentle calligraphic influence keeps it warm rather than austere.
The design appears intended to evoke a classic, old-style reading experience with a touch of handmade printing character. It balances high-contrast elegance with a lively, calligraphic rhythm to feel both authoritative and human.
In the sample text, spacing appears comfortable for continuous reading, and the textured edges and tapered joins become more noticeable at larger sizes, where they contribute personality. The face maintains consistent contrast and serif treatment across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing a cohesive, classical color on the page.