Serif Normal Ofdaw 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, bookish, formal, literary, institutional, text reading, traditional tone, print clarity, timelessness, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, rounded, robust.
This serif design shows sturdy, bracketed serifs and softly flared stroke endings, with moderate stroke modulation that reads clearly without feeling sharp. Curves are generously rounded (notably in C, O, and the bowls), while verticals remain firm, creating a steady text rhythm. The lowercase has compact, well-contained forms with a two-storey “g” and “a,” a relatively short-tailed “y,” and a subtly angled, open “e.” Figures are proportional and traditional in feel, with rounded terminals and consistent weight distribution across the set.
It works well for book interiors, editorial layouts, and other reading-focused settings where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also serve institutional materials—reports, academic documents, and formal communications—where a conventional, trustworthy typographic tone is appropriate.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a familiar, literary voice suited to long-form reading. Its softened serifs and rounded joins add warmth, while the stable proportions keep it formal and dependable rather than decorative.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional text serif: comfortable in continuous reading, visually familiar, and balanced between warmth and formality. Its moderate modulation and bracketed serifs suggest an emphasis on durable paragraph color and unobtrusive readability.
Capitals feel slightly wide and calm, with pronounced, gently cupped serifs that help anchor lines. The face keeps a conservative, print-oriented texture, avoiding extreme contrast or delicate hairlines, which supports consistent color in paragraphs.