Serif Normal Ohdeg 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, packaging, headlines, posters, warm, bookish, vintage, friendly, sturdy, readability, tradition, warmth, presence, print tone, bracketed, soft terminals, rounded serifs, texty, robust.
A robust serif with generously braced, rounded serifs and softly flared stroke endings. The letterforms have a broad, steady footprint and a calm rhythm, with moderate stroke modulation and slightly softened corners that keep the texture from feeling sharp. Counters are open and the shapes lean toward sturdy, slightly oldstyle proportions, producing a dark but even typographic color in continuous text. Numerals and capitals share the same confident, gently sculpted finish, with clear curves and stable horizontals.
Well suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and other long-form reading where a sturdy serif texture is desirable. Its broad forms and strong presence also work effectively for headlines, posters, and packaging that want a traditional, handcrafted-leaning feel without becoming ornate.
The overall tone feels warm and traditional, with a subtly vintage, bookish character. Its softened serifs and rounded terminals make it approachable rather than formal, while the weight and breadth add a sense of dependability and presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a familiar, conventional serif voice with extra warmth and solidity, combining classic serif structure with softened detailing for comfortable, confident readability and strong display impact.
In paragraph settings the face reads with a strong, consistent color and a slightly cushioned look from the rounded serifs and terminals. The italic is not shown, and the displayed set emphasizes a classic, print-oriented voice rather than a geometric or highly refined modern one.