Serif Normal Ofrep 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, longform, academic, literary, traditional, scholarly, formal, text reading, classic tone, editorial clarity, print utility, timelessness, bracketed, modulated, oldstyle, calligraphic, robust.
This serif has sturdy, bracketed serifs and softly modulated strokes that keep contrast present but not delicate. The letterforms are generously proportioned with a slightly wide set and open internal spaces, producing an even, readable texture in paragraphs. Curves are full and round (notably in bowls and counters), while terminals and serifs feel gently tapered rather than sharply cut. The lowercase shows a conventional, bookish construction with a two-storey “g,” compact joins, and a steady baseline rhythm; figures align comfortably with the text color and share the same robust serif detailing.
Well-suited to body text in books, essays, and magazine articles where sustained readability and a traditional voice are desired. It can also support headings, pull quotes, and academic or institutional materials that benefit from a conventional, authoritative serif presence.
Overall, the tone is classic and cultivated, with a calm authority that reads as literary and editorial. Its warmth and traditional serif detailing suggest print conventions—measured, trustworthy, and slightly old-world without feeling ornate.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: traditional in structure, robust in weight, and tuned for a stable reading rhythm across extended passages while retaining a subtle, humanist warmth.
The design maintains a consistent rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals, with enough stroke weight to hold up in running text while still showing subtle curvature and modulation. Spacing appears balanced and comfortable, supporting a smooth, continuous text color in the sample setting.