Serif Normal Otbim 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial design, magazine headlines, book covers, brand identities, invitations, elegant, editorial, classic, refined, dramatic, editorial elegance, luxury tone, display impact, classic authority, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, tight apertures, ball terminals.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp hairline serifs. Stems are sturdy and vertical, while joins and curves taper quickly into fine terminals, producing a sharp, polished texture. Many letters show traditional, slightly bracketed serifs and a calligraphic, vertical stress in rounded forms. Proportions feel compact and bookish, with relatively narrow bowls and tighter apertures, giving the type a dense, controlled rhythm in text.
This style suits editorial typography where contrast and refinement are desirable—magazine and newspaper features, book and journal covers, and high-end brand systems. It is especially effective for display sizes such as headlines, subheads, and deck copy, where the hairlines and sharp serifs can be appreciated without breaking down.
The overall tone is sophisticated and editorial, with a dramatic, fashion-forward snap created by the extreme contrast and fine finishing. It reads as classic and formal, but with enough sharpness to feel contemporary in headlines and pull quotes.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic text-serif foundation with heightened contrast for a more glamorous, attention-grabbing presence. It balances traditional letterforms with crisp, contemporary finishing to provide an upscale voice for modern editorial and branding use.
Uppercase forms appear assertive and stately, while the lowercase keeps a traditional structure with clear ascenders/descenders and neatly finished terminals. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with strong verticals and delicate hairlines that reinforce the refined, print-oriented character.