Serif Normal Ohbik 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'Diaria Pro' by Mint Type, 'Amasis' by Monotype, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, branding, packaging, classic, scholarly, authoritative, traditional, bookish, readability, tradition, authority, durability, clarity, bracketed, rounded serifs, ball terminals, robust, compact.
A sturdy serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and softly rounded terminals. Strokes are weighty and fairly even, with gentle modulation and smooth joins that keep counters open despite the dense color. The proportions lean compact, with relatively wide, stable capitals and lowercase forms that feel rounded and substantial; curves (C, O, S) are full and controlled, and the numerals are broad with clear, old-style-influenced detailing. Overall rhythm is steady and texty, prioritizing solidity and legibility over sharp refinement.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a strong serif voice is needed, including book interiors, magazine features, and opinion or cultural writing. Its dense color also performs well in headings, pull quotes, and branding or packaging that calls for a classic, trustworthy imprint.
The font conveys a traditional, institutional tone—confident, familiar, and slightly old-world. Its heavy presence and rounded detailing suggest reliability and seriousness, with a mild warmth that keeps it from feeling overly formal or brittle.
The design appears intended as a conventional reading serif with extra weight for emphasis, combining familiar old-style cues with robust, modern production-friendly shapes. It aims to deliver dependable readability and a confident, established tone across both display and text settings.
Serifs are consistently braced rather than hairline, giving the face a durable, print-oriented feel. Lowercase shows sturdy verticals and rounded bowls, while punctuation and figures match the same robust, low-fuss construction for cohesive paragraphs and headings.