Serif Normal Orni 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Agora' and 'Epikur' by Berthold, 'Convex DT' by DTP Types, 'Icone' by Linotype, 'Counte' by NamelaType, 'Lovato' by Philatype, and 'Regan Slab' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, authoritative, classic, scholarly, formal, editorial voice, classic authority, display emphasis, print tradition, bracketed, robust, crisp, traditional, stately.
A robust text serif with strongly bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The letterforms are generously proportioned with a broad stance and substantial vertical stems, while curved strokes tighten into thinner joins and terminals. Serifs read as sharp and well-defined, with a traditional, slightly triangular wedge feel on many terminals. Counters are open and the overall texture is dark and steady, supporting emphatic headlines as well as dense setting at larger sizes.
This design suits editorial headlines and subheads where a traditional serif voice is desired, and it can also work for book covers and magazine typography that benefits from a dark, confident typographic color. Its strong serifs and contrast make it particularly effective for display sizes and short passages used as pull quotes or section titles.
The tone is classic and authoritative, with a bookish, editorial presence that feels established rather than decorative. Its heavy, high-contrast construction conveys seriousness and confidence, lending a formal voice to statements and titles.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, authoritative serif aesthetic with heightened drama from weight and contrast, balancing classic proportions with crisp, decisive detailing for impactful reading and titling.
The sample text shows a consistent rhythm with clear word shapes and strong horizontal anchoring from the serifs. Numerals are sturdy and conventional, matching the weight and contrast of the uppercase and maintaining a cohesive, old-school print color across lines.