Serif Normal Onje 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acreva' by Andfonts; 'Acta Pro' and 'Maga' by Monotype; 'Hyperon', 'Orbi', and 'Selina' by ParaType; and 'Captione' by Zafara Studios (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, posters, branding, classic, authoritative, traditional, bookish, classic warmth, text readability, display emphasis, traditional tone, bracketed, ball terminals, tapered serifs, oldstyle numerals, robust.
This is a sturdy serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and softly bracketed, wedge-like serifs. The strokes show calligraphic influence: curves transition smoothly into stems, and several forms feature teardrop/ball terminals (notably in letters like a and f). Proportions are moderately wide with generous counters, producing a dark, even color at text sizes; the lowercase has a familiar, readable rhythm with a two-storey a and g. The numerals appear oldstyle (varying heights with ascenders/descenders), reinforcing a traditional text-face character.
It works well for editorial settings where a strong serif voice is desirable—magazine headlines, section openers, and pull quotes—as well as traditional book typography. The weight and contrast also make it effective for posters and brand marks that need a classic, established tone.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with a slightly old-world, literary feel. Its bold presence and sculpted serifs read as confident and formal, suited to established, editorial typography rather than minimal or tech-forward aesthetics.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional, print-centric serif voice with extra heft for emphasis, combining classic oldstyle cues (including oldstyle figures and ball terminals) with enough contrast and structure to hold up in display and editorial roles.
The letterforms emphasize rounded joins and subtle flaring at stroke endings, which keeps the heavy weight from feeling blunt. The caps look compact and strong for headings, while the text sample suggests stable spacing and a consistent, print-oriented texture.