Serif Normal Ogkim 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Periodica' by Mint Type, 'Ysobel' by Monotype, 'Felice' by Nootype, and 'Noam Text' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, branding, packaging, traditional, scholarly, authoritative, bookish, readability, classic voice, print presence, authority, bracketed, oldstyle, robust, rounded, ink-trap free.
A robust serif with bracketed, wedge-like terminals and a noticeably sturdy color on the page. Strokes show moderate modulation, with fuller verticals and tapered horizontals that stay clear at text sizes. The letterforms lean toward oldstyle proportions: open apertures, rounded joins, and a gently calligraphic flow, while maintaining crisp, well-defined serifs. Counters are generous and the spacing feels even, producing a steady rhythm in both the uppercase grid and paragraph setting.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial work where a strong, classic serif voice is desired, especially in print-oriented layouts. The weight also supports headlines, pull quotes, and titles that need authority without looking austere, and can translate effectively to traditional branding and packaging that benefits from a heritage tone.
The overall tone is traditional and confident, evoking classic book typography and institutional printing. Its solid weight and friendly curves give it an approachable seriousness—more warm and literary than sharp or minimalist.
The design appears aimed at delivering a conventional, dependable serif for reading and display, emphasizing a strong typographic color, stable proportions, and familiar forms. It prioritizes clarity and classic styling over high-contrast elegance or geometric precision.
Uppercase forms read stately and stable, with broad curves in C/G/O and firm, centered stress. Lowercase shows a compact, energetic texture with prominent serifs and clear differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals are sturdy and legible, matching the text weight and maintaining a consistent, print-oriented presence.