Serif Normal Onpi 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Milgraph' by Abbasy Studio, 'Acreva' by Andfonts, 'Mahoda Display' by Multype Studio, 'Holy Cream' by Shakira Studio, 'Hotdog Italian' by Timelesstype Studio, and 'Magical Night' by Viswell (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial design, packaging, stately, bookish, editorial, traditional, confident, classic authority, warm editorial, high impact, bracketed, ball terminals, soft curves, hefty, rounded joins.
A robust serif with generously filled-in forms and softly modeled strokes. Serifs are clearly bracketed and rounded rather than sharp, producing a smooth, slightly cushioned silhouette. Counters are moderately open for the weight, with compact internal spaces in letters like a, e, and s, and a distinctly heavy color across lines of text. Many joins and terminals show subtle rounding and occasional ball-like endings (notably in g and j), lending a mild warmth to an otherwise formal structure.
This font is well suited to short-to-medium setting sizes where a strong typographic voice is needed, such as headlines, book and album covers, editorial openers, and branding or packaging. Its heavy texture and softened detailing can also work for pull quotes or section heads where legibility and presence both matter.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a friendly softness coming from the rounded brackets and terminals. It evokes classic print typography—sturdy, confident, and slightly old-world—well suited to convey seriousness without feeling brittle or austere.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif reading impression with extra weight for impact, balancing traditional bracketed serifs and familiar proportions with softened terminals that keep the tone approachable in display typography.
The uppercase reads monumental and steady, while the lowercase has a more animated texture thanks to pronounced terminals and a lively double-storey g. Numerals appear bold and sturdy with curved forms that match the softened serif treatment, supporting strong emphasis in display settings.