Serif Normal Olner 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotations, packaging, bookish, traditional, scholarly, literary, old-style, readability, heritage tone, warmth, print realism, bracketed, modulated, calligraphic, lively, open counters.
A compact, conventional serif with bracketed serifs and gently modulated strokes. The letterforms show a calligraphic influence in the flared terminals and subtly uneven curves, giving the design a lively, human rhythm rather than a rigid, mechanical feel. Capitals are sturdy and classical, with clear serifs and slightly softened joins; the lowercase keeps open counters and a readable texture, with single-storey a and g contributing to a more old-style flavor. Numerals are proportionally aligned with the text, with rounded forms and distinctive terminals that match the serif treatment.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books and editorial layouts, where its classic serif structure and steady rhythm support comfortable text setting. It also works nicely for magazine features, pull quotes, and traditional packaging or labels that benefit from a heritage, print-forward voice.
The overall tone feels literary and traditional, evoking printed pages, editorial typography, and heritage branding. Its small irregularities and soft modulation add warmth and approachability while still reading as serious and established.
The design appears intended to deliver a familiar, trustworthy text serif with a touch of humanist warmth—balancing classical proportions with lightly expressive terminals to keep the page color engaging without becoming ornate.
Curves and terminals often finish with slight swelling or teardrop-like shaping, which adds character in headings and pull quotes. Spacing and rhythm suggest it will form a darker, more textured line than a crisply rational modern serif, especially at smaller sizes.