Serif Normal Ohdab 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Skema Pro' by Mint Type and 'Frasa' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book covers, branding, posters, traditional, confident, literary, stately, authority, readability, tradition, impact, bracketed, robust, calligraphic, rounded, dense.
A sturdy serif with generous proportions and a compact, ink-trap-free color. Strokes show moderate contrast with gently tapered joins, and the serifs are bracketed and slightly flared, giving terminals a softened, calligraphic finish rather than a crisp, razor-cut feel. Curves are full and rounded, counters are moderately tight, and the overall rhythm is steady and weighty, producing strong texture in paragraphs. Numerals and capitals share the same solid build, with clear, traditional forms and rounded finishing on corners and terminals.
This face is well suited to editorial headlines, book and magazine work, and display-sized typography where a traditional serif voice is desired with extra heft. It can also support branding and packaging that benefits from a classic, trustworthy tone and strong typographic color.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with a bookish, old-style warmth. Its heavy presence and softened details suggest a confident, slightly vintage voice suited to established institutions and print-forward design.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif structure with added weight and softened, bracketed detailing for a robust, readable presence in display and short-to-medium text settings.
In text, the bold presence creates a dark, cohesive page color, while the rounded bracketing keeps it from feeling harsh. The forms read as conventional and familiar, prioritizing solidity and consistency over sharpness or high contrast.