Serif Normal Olmim 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, branding, classic, literary, formal, traditional, readability, classic tone, text setting, print tradition, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, calligraphic, warm, readable.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and softly modulated strokes that give it a mildly calligraphic, oldstyle flavor. The letters show rounded joins and tapered terminals, with open counters and a steady, text-first rhythm. Proportions feel balanced rather than condensed, and the capitals carry a stately presence without extreme stroke contrast. Lowercase forms maintain clear differentiation and sturdy stems, with gently curved shoulders and a slightly lively baseline due to subtle terminal shaping.
Well suited to extended reading in books and essays, and to editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also support academic or institutional materials that benefit from a familiar, authoritative voice, and restrained branding or packaging that calls for classic typographic character.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting tradition and authority without feeling overly sharp or austere. Its soft modulation and rounded details add warmth, making it feel familiar and trustworthy for long-form reading. The face reads as quietly formal—more literary and editorial than corporate.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that combines traditional proportions with gentle stroke modulation for comfortable readability. Its details suggest a goal of creating a classic printed-page feel while staying neutral enough for a wide range of publishing and editorial applications.
Figures appear robust and legible, matching the text texture of the letters, and punctuation in the sample text reinforces a composed, print-oriented voice. The design avoids exaggerated details, relying instead on consistent serif treatment and measured stroke transitions to maintain an even color across lines.