Serif Normal Onko 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazines, branding, traditional, authoritative, formal, bookish, editorial utility, classic voice, strong hierarchy, premium tone, readable texture, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, robust, ink-trap hints.
This typeface presents a robust serif structure with pronounced thick–thin modulation and strongly bracketed serifs. Curves are full and rounded, counters are open, and terminals often finish in soft, slightly teardrop-like shapes that suggest a calligraphic influence. The uppercase has a stately, classical feel with confident verticals and gently swelling joins, while the lowercase shows sturdy bowls and a moderate, readable rhythm; the ‘g’ is double-storey and the ‘a’ is two-storey with a compact ear. Numerals are weighty and oldstyle-leaning in character, with rounded forms and strong contrast that keeps them visually consistent with the text.
It works especially well for editorial headlines and subheads where its strong contrast and serifs can provide hierarchy and character. At comfortable reading sizes it can also support book and magazine typography, and it can lend a traditional, premium tone to branding and packaging copy when set with adequate spacing.
Overall, the font conveys a classic, editorial tone with a sense of authority and tradition. Its confident contrast and substantial serifs give it a premium, established voice suited to settings where credibility and formality matter.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif with enough weight and warmth to perform in editorial environments, balancing classical proportions with a robust, attention-holding presence.
In the text sample, the dense color and rounded joins create a warm, slightly antiquarian texture rather than a crisp modern one. The italic is not shown; all samples appear in a consistent upright style.