Serif Normal Ohdav 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Inlander' by Edignwn Type, 'IC Grand Melton' by Ironbird Creative, 'Counte' by NamelaType, and 'Truens' by Seventh Imperium (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, headlines, branding, traditional, authoritative, literary, formal, readability, authority, classic tone, headline impact, bracketed, ball terminals, robust, sturdy, oldstyle.
A robust text serif with compact, bracketed serifs and rounded stroke endings that soften the overall texture. Strokes show moderate contrast with a sturdy vertical emphasis, while bowls and counters remain generously open for a dark but readable color. The lowercase has a relatively large, sturdy feel with ball terminals on letters like “a” and “c,” a double‑storey “g,” and a compact “e,” all contributing to a classic book-face rhythm. Numerals are hefty and stable, with curved forms and clear differentiation suited to continuous reading and headings alike.
Well suited to editorial layouts where a dense, authoritative serif is desirable, including magazines, book interiors, and pull quotes. Its sturdy letterforms also support high-impact headlines, mastheads, and brand wordmarks that need a classic, dependable voice.
The font conveys a traditional, confident tone—serious and editorial rather than decorative. Its weight and rounded detailing add warmth, suggesting heritage publishing and institutional communications while remaining approachable.
The likely intention is to provide a conventional, highly legible serif with added weight for emphasis, combining traditional proportions with softened terminals to keep dense text from feeling harsh.
The design maintains a consistent, slightly softened geometry across capitals, lowercase, and figures, producing an even, emphatic texture in paragraphs. Capital proportions feel broad and steady, supporting strong word shapes in display sizes without losing the familiar text-serif character.