Serif Normal Onvo 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Master Press' by Fenotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, book covers, traditional, robust, friendly, bookish, vintage, display impact, classic feel, approachability, print flavor, bracketed, ball terminals, rounded, ink-trap feel, soft curves.
A heavy, strongly modeled serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and rounded, bracketed serifs. Curves are full and slightly bulbous, with soft joins and subtle flare that gives many strokes a carved, inked look rather than a sharp mechanical finish. Counters are relatively compact and the overall rhythm is dense and steady, while terminals often end in rounded or teardrop-like shapes. Figures follow the same bold, high-contrast construction, and the alphabet shows a consistent, traditional structure with gently lively details.
Best suited to headlines, display typography, and short passages where a bold, traditional serif voice is desired. It can work well for branding and packaging that aims for a classic, handcrafted or vintage-leaning feel, and for book-cover or editorial display settings where strong typographic personality is needed.
The tone is classic and confident, leaning warm and slightly nostalgic rather than formal or austere. Its soft, rounded finishing and weighty presence feel inviting and expressive, with a hint of old-style print character.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with extra weight and softened detailing, producing high-impact text that stays approachable. It emphasizes strong presence and recognizable, old-style-inspired forms while adding rounded terminals and bracketed serifs for warmth and character.
At text sizes the dense color and compact counters create strong emphasis and a poster-like presence; at larger sizes the rounded serifs and terminal shapes become a distinctive stylistic signature. The wide stance and soft bracketing help maintain legibility despite the heavy strokes.