Serif Other Opnel 2 is a very light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, invites, elegant, whimsical, theatrical, ornate, airy, display emphasis, ornamental flair, boutique tone, editorial drama, hairline, flared, calligraphic, spiky, curvilinear.
A decorative serif with razor-thin hairlines, abrupt thick strokes, and sharply flared, wedge-like terminals that read as pointed serifs. Curves are drawn with delicate, nearly monoline arcs that contrast strongly against the heavier verticals, creating an airy, lace-like texture. Many glyphs incorporate small curls, teardrop ends, and intermittent stroke breaks that emphasize a handcrafted, display-oriented rhythm. Proportions are moderately classical in the round letters, while diagonals and joins are stylized with narrow pinches and needle tips that make the silhouette feel crisp and ornamental.
Best suited to display settings where its hairline detailing and flared terminals can be appreciated—headlines, logotypes, boutique branding, packaging, event invitations, and editorial pull quotes. It can also work for short passages at large sizes, but the delicate features suggest avoiding small text and low-resolution reproduction.
The overall tone is refined yet playful—equal parts fashion editorial and storybook flourish. Its sharp points and looping details add a dramatic, slightly eccentric personality that feels boutique, expressive, and attention-seeking rather than neutral.
The design appears intended as an expressive, high-contrast serif that blends classical letterforms with ornamental, calligraphic accents. The goal seems to be creating a distinctive, luxurious display voice that stands out through sharp terminals, curled details, and an intentionally delicate stroke economy.
In the text sample, the contrasty joins and hairline connections create a shimmering texture at larger sizes, while the fine features and decorative terminals make spacing and word shapes feel animated. Numerals and capitals show the same mix of spurs, curls, and hairline curves, keeping the set visually consistent.