Serif Normal Ofmaw 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, literature, magazines, bookish, traditional, warm, authoritative, literary, readability, text economy, classic tone, humanist warmth, editorial utility, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, sheared, organic.
This serif features gently bracketed serifs, modest stroke contrast, and a subtly calligraphic, slightly sheared construction that gives the letterforms a lively, human rhythm. Curves are full and rounded, with tapered joins and soft terminals that avoid hard geometric stops. The lowercase shows a sturdy, readable texture with conventional proportions and clear counters, while capitals carry a classical, inscription-like solidity. Numerals follow the same oldstyle-influenced logic, with varied widths and softly modeled forms that sit comfortably in running text.
It is well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its moderate contrast and sturdy serifs support continuous text. It can also serve effectively for headings and subheads when a classic, literary voice is desired without becoming overly formal.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with a warm, crafted feel rather than a strictly mechanical one. It reads as dependable and familiar, suggesting editorial seriousness while still retaining a gentle, personable character.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a humanist, oldstyle flavor—prioritizing comfortable readability while adding subtle warmth through modeled strokes and softly bracketed serifs.
In text settings, the face creates an even, comfortable color with slightly irregular width distribution that adds natural cadence. The shapes favor smooth transitions and rounded details over sharp angles, which helps maintain a calm, readable flow across longer lines.