Serif Other Ohba 2 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, fashion, branding, posters, elegant, poetic, refined, airy, luxury tone, editorial clarity, display impact, refined ornament, hairline, didone-like, sharp, delicate, crisp.
A delicate serif design built on hairline strokes and dramatic thick–thin modulation, with crisp, finely tapered terminals. The serifs are small and sharp, reading more like precise wedges than heavy brackets, and the overall drawing feels airy with generous counters and clean, controlled curves. Capitals are tall and dignified, while the lowercase shows a slightly calligraphic flow in letters like a, g, and y, with occasional subtle flourishes (notably the Q). Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with slender joins and elegant curves that keep the set visually consistent.
This typeface is best suited to display and editorial applications such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, film or event posters, and high-end packaging. It will also work for pull quotes and short subheads where its contrast and fine detailing can be appreciated without requiring long-form durability.
The font conveys a quiet luxury and editorial sophistication, balancing restraint with a hint of ornament. Its lightness and razor-sharp detailing create a fashionable, high-end tone that feels poised, dramatic, and refined rather than friendly or casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-fashion, high-contrast serif voice with minimal, precise serifs and a refined, contemporary finish. Subtle expressive touches in select glyphs suggest an aim to add personality while maintaining an overall formal editorial discipline.
At smaller sizes the hairlines and fine serifs are likely to become the dominant constraint, while at display sizes the contrast and crisp finishing read as intentional and premium. The rhythm is formal and structured, with a pronounced vertical emphasis and clean spacing that supports large headlines and short lines of text.