Serif Humanist Onba 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, long text, print, quotations, classic, bookish, warm, literary, traditional, readability, tradition, warmth, print texture, literary tone, bracketed, calligraphic, old-style, rounded, ink-trap feel.
A compact old-style serif with bracketed serifs, tapered terminals, and moderate stroke modulation that suggests broad‑nib influence. Curves are full and slightly irregular in a lively, texty way, with subtly softened corners and occasional wedge-like finishing. The capitals are sturdy and traditional, while the lowercase shows rounded bowls, a two-storey a, and a clear, readable rhythm; figures are lining and similarly classical in proportion.
Well suited to book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It should perform reliably for extended reading in print and on screen at text sizes, while also offering a personable voice for pull quotes, headings, and literary or heritage-themed branding.
The overall tone is familiar and literary—warm, slightly rustic, and grounded in traditional print typography. Its gentle modulation and softened details give it an approachable, human character rather than a crisp, modern sharpness.
Likely designed to evoke classic old-style typography with a human touch, prioritizing comfortable readability and a warm page color over strict geometric regularity. The softened, slightly calligraphic detailing aims to create a familiar, enduring voice appropriate for narrative and editorial contexts.
In the sample text, the face maintains an even color and steady baseline, with distinctive, slightly quirky contours that read as intentionally hand-informed rather than mechanically geometric. Spacing appears comfortable for paragraph work, and the serifs and terminals remain assertive enough to hold up at larger sizes as well.