Serif Normal Obris 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, literary covers, invitations, classic, literary, formal, traditional, refined, text setting, classical tone, editorial voice, elegant display, heritage feel, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
This serif typeface features pronounced thick–thin contrast with sharp, bracketed serifs and a gently calligraphic stroke modulation. Capitals are broad and stately with a slightly flared, oldstyle character, while lowercase forms are compact with a notably small x-height and clear ascenders and descenders that give the line a rhythmic, vertical texture. Curves are smooth and open, terminals tend toward tapered or beaked finishes, and the overall spacing reads even without feeling mechanical. Numerals follow the same sculpted contrast and serif detailing, keeping a consistent color in text.
It performs well in book and editorial typography where a traditional serif voice is appropriate, especially for chapter titles, pull quotes, and refined headlines. It can also support literary or heritage branding, formal announcements, and cover typography where the detailed serif work adds character and gravitas.
The overall tone is classical and literary, suggesting tradition and authority more than modern minimalism. Its high-contrast, finely shaped details lend a refined, editorial feel, suitable for settings where a sense of heritage and seriousness is desired.
The design appears intended as a conventional, oldstyle-leaning text serif with elevated contrast and carefully modeled serifs, balancing readability with a more polished, classical presence. Its proportions and detailing suggest a focus on refined text setting and dignified display use rather than utilitarian UI typography.
In the sample text, the strong contrast and small x-height emphasize elegance and headline presence, while the crisp serifs and tapered terminals remain legible at moderate sizes. The wide capitals and rounded forms (notably in C, O, Q) create a calm, measured cadence, and the italic is not shown—everything presented reads as a confident roman.