Serif Normal Onsu 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bogue' and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, branding, posters, heritage, confident, traditional, scholarly, strong emphasis, classic readability, print-forward tone, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, high legibility, sturdy, warm.
A sturdy serif with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and a dense, ink-trapping-friendly build. Strokes are strongly weighted with moderate modulation, and the joins feel rounded rather than sharp, giving counters a compact, durable look. The letterforms show a conventional, bookish construction with softly cupped terminals and occasional ball-like endings, especially visible in the lowercase and numerals. Spacing and proportions are stable and readable, with capitals that hold a broad stance and lowercase forms that stay compact without becoming cramped.
This face is well suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of editorial copy where a strong serif voice is needed. It works particularly well for magazines, book-related design, packaging, and branding that aims for a classic, established feel. In larger sizes, its sturdy strokes and clear shapes deliver a confident typographic presence.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with an editorial seriousness that still feels approachable. Its heavy presence reads confident and established, suggesting print-rooted typography suited to formal messaging and classic branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif structure with extra heft for emphasis, combining classic proportions with softened details to keep the color even and the tone friendly in use.
The numerals appear robust and highly visible, matching the text weight and maintaining clear silhouettes at display sizes. The lowercase shows a familiar, oldstyle-leaning warmth through rounded terminals and compact counters, helping large text blocks feel cohesive rather than rigid.