Serif Normal Ofbat 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, formal, bookish, literary, traditional, text reading, editorial tone, formal clarity, classic neutrality, bracketed, crisp, refined, balanced, oldstyle.
This serif typeface shows high-contrast strokes with sharp hairlines and sturdier verticals, paired with bracketed serifs that taper cleanly into stems. Proportions are balanced and readable, with a moderately sized x-height and open counters that keep texture even in paragraph settings. Uppercase forms are stately and relatively wide, while lowercase maintains a smooth rhythm with gently cupped terminals and a two-storey “g.” Numerals follow the same contrasty, text-friendly construction, with clear differentiation and modest modulation throughout.
It performs well in long-form text such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture supports comfortable reading. It also suits reports, academic materials, and other formal documents that benefit from a conventional, authoritative typographic voice.
Overall, the tone is traditional and composed, evoking editorial and literary typography. Its crisp contrast and conventional serif detailing convey authority and polish without feeling overly ornate. The result is a dependable, cultured voice suitable for serious reading and formal communication.
The design appears intended as a classic, general-purpose text serif: high enough contrast to feel refined, but structured and conventional enough to remain legible and consistent across extended reading. Its overall construction suggests an emphasis on traditional proportions and dependable editorial performance rather than stylistic novelty.
The face maintains consistent stress and serif treatment across capitals, lowercase, and figures, producing a steady page color. Curves (notably in C, G, and S) are clean and controlled, and joins remain restrained rather than calligraphically exaggerated.