Serif Normal Oggol 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mafra Condensed' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, packaging, traditional, authoritative, scholarly, stately, readability, classic tone, print presence, institutional voice, bracketed, oldstyle, robust, ink-trap feel, sculpted.
A sturdy serif with compact proportions and a dark, even text color. Serifs are clearly bracketed and slightly flared, with softened joins that give the shapes a carved, ink-friendly feel rather than razor-sharp geometry. Counters are relatively small and the curves are full, producing a dense rhythm in paragraphs. Uppercase forms feel upright and formal with strong verticals, while lowercase shows a conventional, readable construction with a two-storey a and g, a compact e, and a relatively large, well-defined dot on i/j. Numerals appear traditional and weighty, matching the overall color and proportions of the letters.
Well suited to headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium text where a strong, traditional serif voice is desired. It can work effectively in editorial layouts, book or journal styling, and display applications like posters or packaging that benefit from a classic, authoritative tone.
The overall tone is classic and institutionally minded—confident, serious, and editorial. Its heavy presence and traditional detailing suggest printed matter, reference works, and headings that need to feel established and trustworthy.
The design appears intended to deliver a familiar, conventional serif look with extra heft and a solid printed presence. It prioritizes a stable reading rhythm and a confident, established character for editorial and title setting.
In text, the face holds together as a consistent, dark page with clear word shapes, helped by pronounced serifs and robust stems. The letterforms show subtle modulation and rounding at terminals that keeps the heaviness from feeling overly mechanical.