Serif Normal Ohbuj 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Askan' by Hoftype, 'Demos Next' by Linotype, 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, and 'Pratt Nova' by Shinntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, book covers, authoritative, traditional, collegiate, sturdy, impact, readability, heritage, institutional tone, robustness, bracketed, rounded, beaked, ink-trap, softened.
A sturdy serif with compact, bracketed serifs and subtly rounded corners that give the heavy strokes a softened, inked feel. Stems are straight and confident, with moderate modulation and slightly cupped joins that read like small ink traps in tight interior corners. Counters are fairly open for the weight, and the overall rhythm is steady and text-forward rather than calligraphic. Numerals and capitals have a solid, slightly blocky presence, with a consistent, even color across lines of text.
Well-suited to headlines and short blocks of editorial text where a strong, classic serif voice is needed. It can anchor book covers, posters, and packaging that benefit from a traditional, trustworthy tone and a dense, impactful typographic color.
The tone is traditional and assertive, evoking classic book typography with a hint of collegiate or institutional signage. Its heavy, softened shapes feel dependable and workmanlike, projecting authority without becoming sharp or austere.
Likely designed to deliver a conventional serif reading experience with extra weight and softened details, balancing authority with approachability. The reinforced serifs and open counters suggest an emphasis on sturdy display performance and reliable legibility in bold text settings.
The serif treatment leans toward short, robust terminals with gentle bracketing, helping the face stay cohesive at larger sizes while remaining readable in dense settings. The texture in paragraphs is dark and uniform, with enough interior space in letters like a, e, and s to prevent them from collapsing visually.