Serif Normal Olden 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, editorial, posters, packaging, authoritative, traditional, formal, vintage, classic tone, strong presence, print-centric, readable serif, bracketed, oldstyle, robust, ink-trap hint, high legibility.
A robust serif with bracketed terminals and a compact, slightly condensed set. Strokes are sturdy with restrained modulation, giving the face a dark, steady color in text. Serifs are well-defined and generally triangular/wedge-like with smooth transitions into stems, and curves show a slightly oldstyle warmth rather than geometric rigidity. Lowercase forms are compact and workmanlike; the two-story a and g, open counters, and a strong e help readability, while the numerals are firm and emphatic with broad curves and clear differentiation.
This font is well-suited to headlines, subheads, and display typography where a strong serif voice is needed. It also fits book covers, editorial layouts, and packaging that aims for a classic, dependable tone, especially when you want dense, high-impact text without resorting to extreme contrast.
The overall tone is traditional and assertive, evoking classic print typography with a slightly vintage, bookish seriousness. Its dense weight and crisp serifs communicate authority and stability, making it feel suited to established institutions and editorial settings rather than playful or minimalist contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, readable serif with extra visual weight and a compact footprint, prioritizing strong presence and classic typographic cues. Its shapes suggest an aim for dependable text setting and authoritative display use with a distinctly traditional flavor.
In the sample text, the face maintains an even rhythm with sturdy verticals and confident serifs that hold up well at larger sizes. The capitals have a strong presence and the punctuation and figures match the same solid, no-nonsense texture, supporting a cohesive typographic voice.