Serif Normal Onvi 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, traditional, authoritative, bookish, heritage, classic voice, strong presence, print emphasis, readable display, bracketed, ball terminals, teardrop terminals, oldstyle figures, soft corners.
A robust serif with bracketed serifs, strong vertical stress, and noticeably sculpted curves that taper into teardrop and ball-like terminals. Strokes are heavy but not slabby, with clear contrast between main stems and finer joins, and rounded transitions that keep counters open at display sizes. Proportions are generously set with broad capitals and a steady, conventional x-height, while the lowercase shows lively details—such as a two-storey “a,” a looped “g,” and a curved, descending “y”—that add texture without becoming ornamental. Numerals appear oldstyle (with varying heights and descenders), reinforcing a text-oriented, classical rhythm.
Well suited to headlines, deck copy, and pull quotes where a strong serif presence is desirable. It can also work for book covers, magazine titles, and branding systems that want a traditional, authoritative tone, especially in print or high-resolution digital settings.
The overall tone is classic and confident, with a slightly warm, literary character. Its rounded brackets and terminal flourishes soften the heaviness, giving it an editorial, old-world voice suited to established institutions and print-minded design.
Likely designed to deliver a familiar, conventional serif structure with extra weight and refined, rounded detailing for impactful display typography while preserving a readable, text-serif foundation.
In the sample text, the dense weight and pronounced serifs create a dark, emphatic typographic color, making it feel best at larger sizes or with generous leading. The italic is not shown; all samples appear roman/upright.