Serif Normal Ohnom 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Halesworth' by Monotype, 'Carot Text' by Storm Type Foundry, and 'Frasa' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, newsletters, reports, classic, bookish, formal, traditional, trustworthy, readability, editorial tone, timelessness, print tradition, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, rounded, readable.
A traditional serif with bracketed, gently flared serifs and softly rounded stroke endings. Strokes show moderate contrast and a slightly calligraphic modulation, with sturdy verticals and smooth curves. Uppercase forms feel spacious and stately, while the lowercase has compact bowls and a steady, text-friendly rhythm; the two-storey a and g and the arched, single-storey-style n/m construction reinforce a familiar reading texture. Numerals are lining with clear shapes and modest contrast, matching the overall color and weight distribution.
Well-suited to long-form text such as books, essays, reports, and editorial layouts where an established serif voice is desired. It also performs convincingly for headings and pull quotes when a traditional, authoritative tone is needed without excessive sharpness or contrast.
The overall tone is classic and literary, evoking conventional book typography and editorial seriousness. It reads as composed and trustworthy rather than trendy, with a quietly warm, humanist undertone from the softened brackets and rounded joins.
The design intent appears to be a conventional, broadly applicable text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar, time-tested appearance. Its moderate contrast and bracketed serifs aim for a stable, professional typographic color across paragraphs and mixed-case settings.
Spacing appears even and comfortable in the sample paragraph, producing a consistent typographic color suitable for continuous reading. The design avoids sharp, high-contrast drama in favor of balanced proportions and conservative details.