Serif Normal Olnif 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, magazines, literary titles, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, traditional, readability, text setting, traditional tone, editorial voice, bracketed serifs, soft terminals, ball terminals, oldstyle numerals, calligraphic.
This is a traditional serif with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and gently modulated strokes. Curves are round and full with softened joins, and several letters show subtle ball-like terminals (notably on forms like a, c, f, j, and r), giving the design a mildly calligraphic texture. Uppercase proportions feel steady and bookish, while the lowercase is compact with clear counters and a moderate rhythm. Figures appear oldstyle with ascenders and descenders, contributing to a text-oriented color rather than a strictly tabular, modern feel.
It is well-suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and other longform reading contexts where a familiar serif structure supports comfortable flow. It can also serve for magazine headlines, pull quotes, and institutional communications that benefit from a conservative, time-tested tone.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a polite formality that reads as established and dependable. Its softened serifs and rounded detailing add warmth, keeping it from feeling overly sharp or austere, while still maintaining a conventional editorial voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar, classical presence, while adding a touch of warmth through rounded terminals and moderate stroke modulation.
The italic is not shown; the sample demonstrates a consistent upright roman with stable spacing and a calm, even typographic color. The combination of bracketed serifs and rounded terminals gives headlines a traditional presence while keeping paragraph settings approachable.